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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,631.63, 39,947.39 and 15,530.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,631.63, 39,947.39 and 15,530.54 is: 23,295.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,631.63 : 39,947.39 = 15,530.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,631.63/39,947.39 = 15,530.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,631.63x = 39,947.39 × 15,530.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,631.63x = 620,404,275.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,404,275.46/26,631.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,295.77

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