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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,594.73, 39,891.95 and 15,342.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,594.73, 39,891.95 and 15,342.78 is: 23,014.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,594.73 : 39,891.95 = 15,342.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,594.73/39,891.95 = 15,342.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,594.73x = 39,891.95 × 15,342.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,594.73x = 612,053,335.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,053,335.91/26,594.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,014.08

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