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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,020.48, 35,908.96 and 15,808.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,020.48, 35,908.96 and 15,808.03 is: 21,815.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,020.48 : 35,908.96 = 15,808.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,020.48/35,908.96 = 15,808.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,020.48x = 35,908.96 × 15,808.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,020.48x = 567,650,034.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,650,034.45/26,020.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,815.51

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