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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,067.21, 35,971.86 and 15,450.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,067.21, 35,971.86 and 15,450.54 is: 21,321.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,067.21 : 35,971.86 = 15,450.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,067.21/35,971.86 = 15,450.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,067.21x = 35,971.86 × 15,450.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,067.21x = 555,784,661.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,784,661.80/26,067.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,321.22

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