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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,074.32, 35,982.84 and 15,319.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,074.32, 35,982.84 and 15,319.64 is: 21,141.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,074.32 : 35,982.84 = 15,319.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,074.32/35,982.84 = 15,319.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,074.32x = 35,982.84 × 15,319.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,074.32x = 551,243,975.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,243,975.06/26,074.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,141.26

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