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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,014.30, 35,899.95 and 15,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,014.30, 35,899.95 and 15,265.60 is: 21,066.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,014.30 : 35,899.95 = 15,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,014.30/35,899.95 = 15,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,014.30x = 35,899.95 × 15,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,014.30x = 548,034,276.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,034,276.72/26,014.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,066.65

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