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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,035.44, 35,929.51 and 15,283.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,035.44, 35,929.51 and 15,283.37 is: 21,091.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,035.44 : 35,929.51 = 15,283.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,035.44/35,929.51 = 15,283.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,035.44x = 35,929.51 × 15,283.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,035.44x = 549,123,964.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,123,964.10/26,035.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,091.41

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