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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,056.08, 35,951.85 and 15,449.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,056.08, 35,951.85 and 15,449.13 is: 21,316.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,056.08 : 35,951.85 = 15,449.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,056.08/35,951.85 = 15,449.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,056.08x = 35,951.85 × 15,449.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,056.08x = 555,424,804.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,424,804.39/26,056.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,316.51

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