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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,041.08, 35,937.36 and 15,429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,041.08, 35,937.36 and 15,429 is: 21,292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,041.08 : 35,937.36 = 15,429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,041.08/35,937.36 = 15,429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,041.08x = 35,937.36 × 15,429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,041.08x = 554,477,527.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,477,527.44/26,041.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,292.42

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