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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,040.33, 35,933.49 and 15,284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,040.33, 35,933.49 and 15,284.04 is: 21,090.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,040.33 : 35,933.49 = 15,284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,040.33/35,933.49 = 15,284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,040.33x = 35,933.49 × 15,284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,040.33x = 549,208,898.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,208,898.50/26,040.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,090.70

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