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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,042.55, 35,936.86 and 15,287.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,042.55, 35,936.86 and 15,287.87 is: 21,096.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,042.55 : 35,936.86 = 15,287.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,042.55/35,936.86 = 15,287.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,042.55x = 35,936.86 × 15,287.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,042.55x = 549,397,922.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,397,922.03/26,042.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,096.16

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