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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,064.08, 35,968.56 and 15,316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,064.08, 35,968.56 and 15,316.20 is: 21,136.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,064.08 : 35,968.56 = 15,316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,064.08/35,968.56 = 15,316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,064.08x = 35,968.56 × 15,316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,064.08x = 550,901,658.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,901,658.67/26,064.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,136.43

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