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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,068.64, 35,977.36 and 15,462.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,068.64, 35,977.36 and 15,462.56 is: 21,339.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,068.64 : 35,977.36 = 15,462.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,068.64/35,977.36 = 15,462.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,068.64x = 35,977.36 × 15,462.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,068.64x = 556,302,087.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,302,087.64/26,068.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,339.90

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