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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.46, 35,966.70 and 15,446.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.46, 35,966.70 and 15,446.79 is: 21,316.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.46 : 35,966.70 = 15,446.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.46/35,966.70 = 15,446.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.46x = 35,966.70 × 15,446.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.46x = 555,570,061.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,570,061.89/26,063.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,316.05

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