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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,064.72, 35,965.20 and 15,452.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,064.72, 35,965.20 and 15,452.64 is: 21,322.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,064.72 : 35,965.20 = 15,452.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,064.72/35,965.20 = 15,452.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,064.72x = 35,965.20 × 15,452.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,064.72x = 555,757,288.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,757,288.13/26,064.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,322.20

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