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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,052.12, 35,951.72 and 15,446.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,052.12, 35,951.72 and 15,446.79 is: 21,316.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,052.12 : 35,951.72 = 15,446.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,052.12/35,951.72 = 15,446.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,052.12x = 35,951.72 × 15,446.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,052.12x = 555,338,591.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,338,591.74/26,052.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,316.45

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