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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,024.70, 35,912.73 and 15,268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,024.70, 35,912.73 and 15,268.08 is: 21,069.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,024.70 : 35,912.73 = 15,268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,024.70/35,912.73 = 15,268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,024.70x = 35,912.73 × 15,268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,024.70x = 548,318,295.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,318,295.75/26,024.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,069.15

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