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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,046.44, 35,929.74 and 15,434.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,046.44, 35,929.74 and 15,434.12 is: 21,290.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,046.44 : 35,929.74 = 15,434.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,046.44/35,929.74 = 15,434.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,046.44x = 35,929.74 × 15,434.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,046.44x = 554,543,918.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,543,918.73/26,046.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,290.58

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