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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,462.70, 39,577.41 and 15,340.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,462.70, 39,577.41 and 15,340.59 is: 22,943.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,462.70 : 39,577.41 = 15,340.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,462.70/39,577.41 = 15,340.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,462.70x = 39,577.41 × 15,340.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,462.70x = 607,140,820.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,140,820.07/26,462.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,943.27

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