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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,062.55, 35,959.33 and 15,443.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,062.55, 35,959.33 and 15,443.39 is: 21,307.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,062.55 : 35,959.33 = 15,443.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,062.55/35,959.33 = 15,443.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,062.55x = 35,959.33 × 15,443.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,062.55x = 555,333,957.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,333,957.33/26,062.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,307.74

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