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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,058.60, 35,960.92 and 15,301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,058.60, 35,960.92 and 15,301.40 is: 21,115.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,058.60 : 35,960.92 = 15,301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,058.60/35,960.92 = 15,301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,058.60x = 35,960.92 × 15,301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,058.60x = 550,252,421.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,252,421.29/26,058.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,115.96

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