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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,426.11, 39,653.52 and 15,340.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,426.11, 39,653.52 and 15,340.76 is: 23,019.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,426.11 : 39,653.52 = 15,340.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,426.11/39,653.52 = 15,340.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,426.11x = 39,653.52 × 15,340.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,426.11x = 608,314,858.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,314,858.50/26,426.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,019.46

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