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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,035.04, 35,923.56 and 15,428

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,035.04, 35,923.56 and 15,428 is: 21,287.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,035.04 : 35,923.56 = 15,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,035.04/35,923.56 = 15,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,035.04x = 35,923.56 × 15,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,035.04x = 554,228,683.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,228,683.68/26,035.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,287.80

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