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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,498.70, 39,735.27 and 15,408.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,498.70, 39,735.27 and 15,408.59 is: 23,105.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,498.70 : 39,735.27 = 15,408.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,498.70/39,735.27 = 15,408.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,498.70x = 39,735.27 × 15,408.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,498.70x = 612,264,285.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,264,285.29/26,498.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,105.45

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