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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,496.45, 39,731.90 and 15,406.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,496.45, 39,731.90 and 15,406.34 is: 23,102.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,496.45 : 39,731.90 = 15,406.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,496.45/39,731.90 = 15,406.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,496.45x = 39,731.90 × 15,406.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,496.45x = 612,122,884.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,122,884.55/26,496.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,102.07

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