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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,051.11, 35,950.55 and 15,293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,051.11, 35,950.55 and 15,293.88 is: 21,105.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,051.11 : 35,950.55 = 15,293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,051.11/35,950.55 = 15,293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,051.11x = 35,950.55 × 15,293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,051.11x = 549,823,397.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,823,397.63/26,051.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,105.57

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