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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,041.33, 35,934.87 and 15,285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,041.33, 35,934.87 and 15,285.04 is: 21,092.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,041.33 : 35,934.87 = 15,285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,041.33/35,934.87 = 15,285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,041.33x = 35,934.87 × 15,285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,041.33x = 549,265,925.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,265,925.34/26,041.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,092.08

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