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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,047.16, 35,944.34 and 15,291.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,047.16, 35,944.34 and 15,291.86 is: 21,102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,047.16 : 35,944.34 = 15,291.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,047.16/35,944.34 = 15,291.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,047.16x = 35,944.34 × 15,291.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,047.16x = 549,655,558.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,655,558.89/26,047.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,102.32

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