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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,069.50, 35,959.98 and 15,452.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,069.50, 35,959.98 and 15,452.02 is: 21,314.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,069.50 : 35,959.98 = 15,452.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,069.50/35,959.98 = 15,452.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,069.50x = 35,959.98 × 15,452.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,069.50x = 555,654,330.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,654,330.16/26,069.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,314.35

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