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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,032.14, 35,922.96 and 15,275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,032.14, 35,922.96 and 15,275.46 is: 21,079.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,032.14 : 35,922.96 = 15,275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,032.14/35,922.96 = 15,275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,032.14x = 35,922.96 × 15,275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,032.14x = 548,739,738.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,739,738.56/26,032.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,079.32

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