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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,010.33, 35,874.94 and 15,801.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,010.33, 35,874.94 and 15,801.32 is: 21,794.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,010.33 : 35,874.94 = 15,801.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,010.33/35,874.94 = 15,801.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,010.33x = 35,874.94 × 15,801.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,010.33x = 566,871,406.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,871,406.92/26,010.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,794.09

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