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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,014.80, 35,900.64 and 15,266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,014.80, 35,900.64 and 15,266.10 is: 21,067.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,014.80 : 35,900.64 = 15,266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,014.80/35,900.64 = 15,266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,014.80x = 35,900.64 × 15,266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,014.80x = 548,062,760.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,062,760.30/26,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,067.34

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