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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,451.14, 39,624.78 and 15,334.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,451.14, 39,624.78 and 15,334.46 is: 22,971.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,451.14 : 39,624.78 = 15,334.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,451.14/39,624.78 = 15,334.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,451.14x = 39,624.78 × 15,334.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,451.14x = 607,624,603.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,624,603.92/26,451.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,971.58

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