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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,076.89, 35,992.40 and 15,324.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,076.89, 35,992.40 and 15,324.14 is: 21,151.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,076.89 : 35,992.40 = 15,324.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,076.89/35,992.40 = 15,324.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,076.89x = 35,992.40 × 15,324.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,076.89x = 551,552,589.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,552,589.90/26,076.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,151.01

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