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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,588.70, 39,870.36 and 15,498.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,588.70, 39,870.36 and 15,498.59 is: 23,240.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,588.70 : 39,870.36 = 15,498.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,588.70/39,870.36 = 15,498.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,588.70x = 39,870.36 × 15,498.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,588.70x = 617,934,163.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,934,163.44/26,588.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,240.48

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