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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,057.60, 35,957.28 and 15,301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,057.60, 35,957.28 and 15,301.32 is: 21,114.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,057.60 : 35,957.28 = 15,301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,057.60/35,957.28 = 15,301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,057.60x = 35,957.28 × 15,301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,057.60x = 550,193,847.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,193,847.61/26,057.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,114.53

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