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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,052.58, 35,947.02 and 15,445.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,052.58, 35,947.02 and 15,445.63 is: 21,311.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,052.58 : 35,947.02 = 15,445.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,052.58/35,947.02 = 15,445.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,052.58x = 35,947.02 × 15,445.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,052.58x = 555,224,370.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,224,370.52/26,052.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,311.68

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