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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,463.97, 39,644.05 and 15,347.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,463.97, 39,644.05 and 15,347.30 is: 22,990.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,463.97 : 39,644.05 = 15,347.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,463.97/39,644.05 = 15,347.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,463.97x = 39,644.05 × 15,347.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,463.97x = 608,429,128.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,429,128.57/26,463.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,990.85

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