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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,051.10, 35,950.84 and 15,438.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,051.10, 35,950.84 and 15,438.72 is: 21,305.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,051.10 : 35,950.84 = 15,438.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,051.10/35,950.84 = 15,438.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,051.10x = 35,950.84 × 15,438.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,051.10x = 555,034,952.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,034,952.52/26,051.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,305.62

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