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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,045.08, 35,942.88 and 15,433

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,045.08, 35,942.88 and 15,433 is: 21,297.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,045.08 : 35,942.88 = 15,433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,045.08/35,942.88 = 15,433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,045.08x = 35,942.88 × 15,433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,045.08x = 554,706,467.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,706,467.04/26,045.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,297.94

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