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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,650.08, 39,860.64 and 15,528.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,650.08, 39,860.64 and 15,528.96 is: 23,226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,650.08 : 39,860.64 = 15,528.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,650.08/39,860.64 = 15,528.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,650.08x = 39,860.64 × 15,528.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,650.08x = 618,994,284.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,994,284.13/26,650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,226.73

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