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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,059.60, 35,962.30 and 15,302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,059.60, 35,962.30 and 15,302.40 is: 21,117.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,059.60 : 35,962.30 = 15,302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,059.60/35,962.30 = 15,302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,059.60x = 35,962.30 × 15,302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,059.60x = 550,309,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,309,499.52/26,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,117.34

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