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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,049.87, 35,948.61 and 15,444.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,049.87, 35,948.61 and 15,444.54 is: 21,313.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,049.87 : 35,948.61 = 15,444.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,049.87/35,948.61 = 15,444.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,049.87x = 35,948.61 × 15,444.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,049.87x = 555,209,745.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,209,745.09/26,049.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,313.34

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