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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,051.61, 35,951.24 and 15,294.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,051.61, 35,951.24 and 15,294.38 is: 21,106.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,051.61 : 35,951.24 = 15,294.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,051.61/35,951.24 = 15,294.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,051.61x = 35,951.24 × 15,294.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,051.61x = 549,851,926.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,851,926.03/26,051.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,106.26

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