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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,036.84, 35,935.44 and 15,432.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,036.84, 35,935.44 and 15,432.32 is: 21,299.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,036.84 : 35,935.44 = 15,432.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,036.84/35,935.44 = 15,432.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,036.84x = 35,935.44 × 15,432.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,036.84x = 554,567,209.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,567,209.42/26,036.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,299.33

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