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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,074.11, 35,982.87 and 15,459.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,074.11, 35,982.87 and 15,459.87 is: 21,334.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,074.11 : 35,982.87 = 15,459.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,074.11/35,982.87 = 15,459.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,074.11x = 35,982.87 × 15,459.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,074.11x = 556,290,492.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,290,492.43/26,074.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,334.98

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