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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,037.66, 35,927.91 and 15,425.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,037.66, 35,927.91 and 15,425.58 is: 21,284.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,037.66 : 35,927.91 = 15,425.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,037.66/35,927.91 = 15,425.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,037.66x = 35,927.91 × 15,425.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,037.66x = 554,208,849.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,208,849.94/26,037.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,284.89

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