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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.08, 35,967.18 and 15,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.08, 35,967.18 and 15,315.20 is: 21,135.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.08 : 35,967.18 = 15,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.08/35,967.18 = 15,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.08x = 35,967.18 × 15,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.08x = 550,844,555.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,844,555.14/26,063.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,135.05

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