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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,039.10, 35,932.92 and 15,282.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,039.10, 35,932.92 and 15,282.51 is: 21,089.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,039.10 : 35,932.92 = 15,282.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,039.10/35,932.92 = 15,282.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,039.10x = 35,932.92 × 15,282.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,039.10x = 549,145,017.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,145,017.17/26,039.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,089.24

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