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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,054.85, 35,954.66 and 15,298.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,054.85, 35,954.66 and 15,298.29 is: 21,111.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,054.85 : 35,954.66 = 15,298.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,054.85/35,954.66 = 15,298.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,054.85x = 35,954.66 × 15,298.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,054.85x = 550,044,739.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,044,739.04/26,054.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,111.03

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