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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,056.58, 35,958.21 and 15,308.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,056.58, 35,958.21 and 15,308.69 is: 21,126.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,056.58 : 35,958.21 = 15,308.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,056.58/35,958.21 = 15,308.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,056.58x = 35,958.21 × 15,308.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,056.58x = 550,473,089.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,473,089.84/26,056.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,126.07

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