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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,048.16, 35,940.24 and 15,435.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,048.16, 35,940.24 and 15,435.95 is: 21,297.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,048.16 : 35,940.24 = 15,435.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,048.16/35,940.24 = 15,435.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,048.16x = 35,940.24 × 15,435.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,048.16x = 554,771,567.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,771,567.93/26,048.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,297.92

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