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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,061.62, 35,965.02 and 15,304.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,061.62, 35,965.02 and 15,304.36 is: 21,120.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,061.62 : 35,965.02 = 15,304.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,061.62/35,965.02 = 15,304.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,061.62x = 35,965.02 × 15,304.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,061.62x = 550,421,613.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,421,613.49/26,061.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,120.01

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