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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,590.70, 39,873.36 and 15,500.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,590.70, 39,873.36 and 15,500.59 is: 23,243.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,590.70 : 39,873.36 = 15,500.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,590.70/39,873.36 = 15,500.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,590.70x = 39,873.36 × 15,500.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,590.70x = 618,060,405.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,060,405.92/26,590.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,243.48

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