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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,050.11, 35,949.45 and 15,437.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,050.11, 35,949.45 and 15,437.71 is: 21,304.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,050.11 : 35,949.45 = 15,437.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,050.11/35,949.45 = 15,437.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,050.11x = 35,949.45 × 15,437.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,050.11x = 554,977,183.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,977,183.76/26,050.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,304.22

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