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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,050.61, 35,949.86 and 15,293.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,050.61, 35,949.86 and 15,293.38 is: 21,104.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,050.61 : 35,949.86 = 15,293.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,050.61/35,949.86 = 15,293.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,050.61x = 35,949.86 × 15,293.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,050.61x = 549,794,869.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,794,869.93/26,050.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,104.88

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