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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,024.94, 35,914.89 and 15,277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,024.94, 35,914.89 and 15,277.50 is: 21,083.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,024.94 : 35,914.89 = 15,277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,024.94/35,914.89 = 15,277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,024.94x = 35,914.89 × 15,277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,024.94x = 548,689,731.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,689,731.98/26,024.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,083.23

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