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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,075.79, 35,977.76 and 15,467.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,075.79, 35,977.76 and 15,467.79 is: 21,341.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,075.79 : 35,977.76 = 15,467.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,075.79/35,977.76 = 15,467.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,075.79x = 35,977.76 × 15,467.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,075.79x = 556,496,359.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,496,359.01/26,075.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,341.50

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