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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,433.19, 39,588.93 and 15,312.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,433.19, 39,588.93 and 15,312.28 is: 22,933.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,433.19 : 39,588.93 = 15,312.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,433.19/39,588.93 = 15,312.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,433.19x = 39,588.93 × 15,312.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,433.19x = 606,196,781.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,196,781.06/26,433.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,933.17

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