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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.80, 35,926.86 and 15,285.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.80, 35,926.86 and 15,285.10 is: 21,093.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.80 : 35,926.86 = 15,285.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.80/35,926.86 = 15,285.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.80x = 35,926.86 × 15,285.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.80x = 549,145,647.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,145,647.79/26,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,093.56

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