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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,041.08, 35,934.53 and 15,284.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,041.08, 35,934.53 and 15,284.79 is: 21,091.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,041.08 : 35,934.53 = 15,284.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,041.08/35,934.53 = 15,284.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,041.08x = 35,934.53 × 15,284.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,041.08x = 549,251,668.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,251,668.37/26,041.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,091.74

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