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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,042.10, 35,937.06 and 15,285.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,042.10, 35,937.06 and 15,285.51 is: 21,093.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,042.10 : 35,937.06 = 15,285.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,042.10/35,937.06 = 15,285.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,042.10x = 35,937.06 × 15,285.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,042.10x = 549,316,290.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,316,290.00/26,042.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,093.39

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