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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,048.61, 35,947.10 and 15,291.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,048.61, 35,947.10 and 15,291.38 is: 21,102.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,048.61 : 35,947.10 = 15,291.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,048.61/35,947.10 = 15,291.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,048.61x = 35,947.10 × 15,291.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,048.61x = 549,680,915.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,680,915.60/26,048.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,102.12

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