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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,050.91, 35,946.20 and 15,438.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,050.91, 35,946.20 and 15,438.83 is: 21,303.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,050.91 : 35,946.20 = 15,438.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,050.91/35,946.20 = 15,438.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,050.91x = 35,946.20 × 15,438.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,050.91x = 554,967,193.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,967,193.75/26,050.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,303.18

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