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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,051.41, 35,946.89 and 15,439.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,051.41, 35,946.89 and 15,439.33 is: 21,303.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,051.41 : 35,946.89 = 15,439.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,051.41/35,946.89 = 15,439.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,051.41x = 35,946.89 × 15,439.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,051.41x = 554,995,819.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,995,819.99/26,051.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,303.87

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