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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,070.66, 35,971.29 and 15,458.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,070.66, 35,971.29 and 15,458.45 is: 21,328.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,070.66 : 35,971.29 = 15,458.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,070.66/35,971.29 = 15,458.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,070.66x = 35,971.29 × 15,458.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,070.66x = 556,060,208.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,060,208.04/26,070.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,328.97

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