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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,014.24, 35,895.81 and 15,255.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,014.24, 35,895.81 and 15,255.05 is: 21,049.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,014.24 : 35,895.81 = 15,255.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,014.24/35,895.81 = 15,255.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,014.24x = 35,895.81 × 15,255.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,014.24x = 547,592,254.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,592,254.07/26,014.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,049.71

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