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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.68, 35,917.11 and 15,273.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.68, 35,917.11 and 15,273.93 is: 21,078.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.68 : 35,917.11 = 15,273.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.68/35,917.11 = 15,273.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.68x = 35,917.11 × 15,273.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.68x = 548,595,423.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,595,423.94/26,026.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,078.19

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