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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,074.82, 35,983.32 and 15,466.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,074.82, 35,983.32 and 15,466.46 is: 21,343.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,074.82 : 35,983.32 = 15,466.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,074.82/35,983.32 = 15,466.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,074.82x = 35,983.32 × 15,466.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,074.82x = 556,534,579.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,534,579.45/26,074.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,343.76

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