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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,522.84, 39,771.51 and 15,432.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,522.84, 39,771.51 and 15,432.02 is: 23,140.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,522.84 : 39,771.51 = 15,432.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,522.84/39,771.51 = 15,432.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,522.84x = 39,771.51 × 15,432.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,522.84x = 613,754,630.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,754,630.17/26,522.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,140.61

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