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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,049.48, 35,936.37 and 15,433.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,049.48, 35,936.37 and 15,433.08 is: 21,290.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,049.48 : 35,936.37 = 15,433.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,049.48/35,936.37 = 15,433.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,049.48x = 35,936.37 × 15,433.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,049.48x = 554,608,873.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,608,873.12/26,049.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,290.59

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