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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,060.96, 35,963.24 and 15,444.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,060.96, 35,963.24 and 15,444.30 is: 21,312.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,060.96 : 35,963.24 = 15,444.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,060.96/35,963.24 = 15,444.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,060.96x = 35,963.24 × 15,444.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,060.96x = 555,427,067.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,427,067.53/26,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,312.61

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