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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,061.96, 35,964.62 and 15,445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,061.96, 35,964.62 and 15,445.30 is: 21,313.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,061.96 : 35,964.62 = 15,445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,061.96/35,964.62 = 15,445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,061.96x = 35,964.62 × 15,445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,061.96x = 555,484,345.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,484,345.29/26,061.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,313.99

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