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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,029.06, 35,916.24 and 15,814.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,029.06, 35,916.24 and 15,814.78 is: 21,822.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,029.06 : 35,916.24 = 15,814.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,029.06/35,916.24 = 15,814.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,029.06x = 35,916.24 × 15,814.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,029.06x = 568,007,434.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,007,434.03/26,029.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,822.05

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