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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.10, 39,862.65 and 15,504.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.10, 39,862.65 and 15,504.70 is: 23,229.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.10 : 39,862.65 = 15,504.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.10/39,862.65 = 15,504.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.10x = 39,862.65 × 15,504.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.10x = 618,058,429.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,058,429.46/26,607.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,229.08

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