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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,001.29, 35,882.28 and 15,253.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,001.29, 35,882.28 and 15,253.89 is: 21,050.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,001.29 : 35,882.28 = 15,253.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,001.29/35,882.28 = 15,253.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,001.29x = 35,882.28 × 15,253.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,001.29x = 547,344,352.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,344,352.07/26,001.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,050.67

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