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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,036.94, 35,932.28 and 15,282.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,036.94, 35,932.28 and 15,282.27 is: 21,090.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,036.94 : 35,932.28 = 15,282.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,036.94/35,932.28 = 15,282.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,036.94x = 35,932.28 × 15,282.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,036.94x = 549,126,728.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,126,728.26/26,036.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,090.30

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