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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,440.85, 39,608.38 and 15,905.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,440.85, 39,608.38 and 15,905.06 is: 23,825.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,440.85 : 39,608.38 = 15,905.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,440.85/39,608.38 = 15,905.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,440.85x = 39,608.38 × 15,905.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,440.85x = 629,973,660.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,973,660.40/26,440.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,825.77

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