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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,042.08, 35,935.90 and 15,285.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,042.08, 35,935.90 and 15,285.79 is: 21,093.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,042.08 : 35,935.90 = 15,285.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,042.08/35,935.90 = 15,285.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,042.08x = 35,935.90 × 15,285.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,042.08x = 549,308,620.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,308,620.86/26,042.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,093.12

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