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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,018.34, 35,901.46 and 15,259.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,018.34, 35,901.46 and 15,259.14 is: 21,055.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,018.34 : 35,901.46 = 15,259.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,018.34/35,901.46 = 15,259.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,018.34x = 35,901.46 × 15,259.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,018.34x = 547,825,404.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,825,404.34/26,018.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,055.36

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