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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,002.61, 35,872.21 and 15,242.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,002.61, 35,872.21 and 15,242.03 is: 21,027.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,002.61 : 35,872.21 = 15,242.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,002.61/35,872.21 = 15,242.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,002.61x = 35,872.21 × 15,242.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,002.61x = 546,765,275.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,765,275.20/26,002.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,027.32

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