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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,452.68, 39,708.20 and 15,371.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,452.68, 39,708.20 and 15,371.88 is: 23,074.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,452.68 : 39,708.20 = 15,371.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,452.68/39,708.20 = 15,371.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,452.68x = 39,708.20 × 15,371.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,452.68x = 610,389,685.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,389,685.42/26,452.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,074.78

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