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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,469.99, 39,652.59 and 15,942.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,469.99, 39,652.59 and 15,942.77 is: 23,882.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,469.99 : 39,652.59 = 15,942.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,469.99/39,652.59 = 15,942.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,469.99x = 39,652.59 × 15,942.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,469.99x = 632,172,265.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,172,265.86/26,469.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,882.60

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