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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,482.70, 39,711.22 and 15,392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,482.70, 39,711.22 and 15,392.58 is: 23,081.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,482.70 : 39,711.22 = 15,392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,482.70/39,711.22 = 15,392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,482.70x = 39,711.22 × 15,392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,482.70x = 611,258,130.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,258,130.75/26,482.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,081.41

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