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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,030.43, 35,920.58 and 15,273.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,030.43, 35,920.58 and 15,273.86 is: 21,077.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,030.43 : 35,920.58 = 15,273.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,030.43/35,920.58 = 15,273.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,030.43x = 35,920.58 × 15,273.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,030.43x = 548,645,654.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,645,654.07/26,030.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,077.09

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