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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,540.69, 39,767.29 and 15,416.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,540.69, 39,767.29 and 15,416.15 is: 23,098.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,540.69 : 39,767.29 = 15,416.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,540.69/39,767.29 = 15,416.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,540.69x = 39,767.29 × 15,416.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,540.69x = 613,058,270.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,058,270.36/26,540.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,098.81

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