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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,075.58, 35,978.76 and 15,468.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,075.58, 35,978.76 and 15,468.66 is: 21,343.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,075.58 : 35,978.76 = 15,468.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,075.58/35,978.76 = 15,468.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,075.58x = 35,978.76 × 15,468.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,075.58x = 556,543,205.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,543,205.66/26,075.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,343.46

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