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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,044.66, 35,935.41 and 15,432.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,044.66, 35,935.41 and 15,432.45 is: 21,293.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,044.66 : 35,935.41 = 15,432.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,044.66/35,935.41 = 15,432.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,044.66x = 35,935.41 × 15,432.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,044.66x = 554,571,418.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,571,418.05/26,044.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,293.09

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