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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,512.49, 39,766.67 and 15,412.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,512.49, 39,766.67 and 15,412.10 is: 23,116.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,512.49 : 39,766.67 = 15,412.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,512.49/39,766.67 = 15,412.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,512.49x = 39,766.67 × 15,412.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,512.49x = 612,887,618.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,887,618.81/26,512.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,116.94

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