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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,027.61, 35,916.74 and 15,270.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,027.61, 35,916.74 and 15,270.99 is: 21,073.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,027.61 : 35,916.74 = 15,270.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,027.61/35,916.74 = 15,270.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,027.61x = 35,916.74 × 15,270.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,027.61x = 548,484,101.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,484,101.02/26,027.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,073.16

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