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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,544.31, 39,772.70 and 15,419.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,544.31, 39,772.70 and 15,419.77 is: 23,104.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,544.31 : 39,772.70 = 15,419.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,544.31/39,772.70 = 15,419.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,544.31x = 39,772.70 × 15,419.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,544.31x = 613,285,924.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,285,924.83/26,544.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,104.23

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