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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,049.20, 35,948.57 and 15,836.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,049.20, 35,948.57 and 15,836.72 is: 21,855.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,049.20 : 35,948.57 = 15,836.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,049.20/35,948.57 = 15,836.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,049.20x = 35,948.57 × 15,836.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,049.20x = 569,307,178.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,307,178.56/26,049.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,855.08

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