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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,044.08, 35,941.50 and 15,432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,044.08, 35,941.50 and 15,432 is: 21,296.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,044.08 : 35,941.50 = 15,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,044.08/35,941.50 = 15,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,044.08x = 35,941.50 × 15,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,044.08x = 554,649,228
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,649,228/26,044.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,296.56

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