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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,652.08, 39,863.64 and 15,530.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,652.08, 39,863.64 and 15,530.96 is: 23,229.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,652.08 : 39,863.64 = 15,530.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,652.08/39,863.64 = 15,530.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,652.08x = 39,863.64 × 15,530.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,652.08x = 619,120,598.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,120,598.29/26,652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,229.73

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