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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,054.98, 35,953.74 and 15,298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,054.98, 35,953.74 and 15,298.72 is: 21,110.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,054.98 : 35,953.74 = 15,298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,054.98/35,953.74 = 15,298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,054.98x = 35,953.74 × 15,298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,054.98x = 550,046,201.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,046,201.21/26,054.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,110.98

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