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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,034.40, 35,927.52 and 15,429.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,034.40, 35,927.52 and 15,429.28 is: 21,292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,034.40 : 35,927.52 = 15,429.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,034.40/35,927.52 = 15,429.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,034.40x = 35,927.52 × 15,429.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,034.40x = 554,335,765.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,335,765.79/26,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,292.43

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