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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,048.48, 35,934.99 and 15,432.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,048.48, 35,934.99 and 15,432.08 is: 21,289.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,048.48 : 35,934.99 = 15,432.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,048.48/35,934.99 = 15,432.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,048.48x = 35,934.99 × 15,432.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,048.48x = 554,551,640.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,551,640.48/26,048.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,289.21

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