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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,429.73, 39,658.95 and 15,344.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,429.73, 39,658.95 and 15,344.39 is: 23,024.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,429.73 : 39,658.95 = 15,344.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,429.73/39,658.95 = 15,344.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,429.73x = 39,658.95 × 15,344.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,429.73x = 608,542,197.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,542,197.50/26,429.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,024.91

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