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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,030.61, 35,920.03 and 15,274.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,030.61, 35,920.03 and 15,274.37 is: 21,077.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,030.61 : 35,920.03 = 15,274.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,030.61/35,920.03 = 15,274.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,030.61x = 35,920.03 × 15,274.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,030.61x = 548,655,828.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,655,828.63/26,030.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,077.33

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