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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,481.16, 39,744.51 and 15,372.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,481.16, 39,744.51 and 15,372.41 is: 23,071.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,481.16 : 39,744.51 = 15,372.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,481.16/39,744.51 = 15,372.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,481.16x = 39,744.51 × 15,372.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,481.16x = 610,968,941.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,968,941.40/26,481.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,071.84

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