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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,052.10, 35,952.22 and 15,439.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,052.10, 35,952.22 and 15,439.72 is: 21,307.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,052.10 : 35,952.22 = 15,439.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,052.10/35,952.22 = 15,439.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,052.10x = 35,952.22 × 15,439.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,052.10x = 555,092,210.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,092,210.18/26,052.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,307.00

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