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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,058.96, 35,960.49 and 15,442.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,058.96, 35,960.49 and 15,442.29 is: 21,309.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,058.96 : 35,960.49 = 15,442.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,058.96/35,960.49 = 15,442.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,058.96x = 35,960.49 × 15,442.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,058.96x = 555,312,315.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,312,315.12/26,058.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,309.84

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