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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,652.11, 39,918.02 and 15,542.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,652.11, 39,918.02 and 15,542.15 is: 23,278.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,652.11 : 39,918.02 = 15,542.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,652.11/39,918.02 = 15,542.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,652.11x = 39,918.02 × 15,542.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,652.11x = 620,411,577.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,411,577.24/26,652.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,278.15

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