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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,077.89, 35,993.78 and 15,325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,077.89, 35,993.78 and 15,325.14 is: 21,152.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,077.89 : 35,993.78 = 15,325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,077.89/35,993.78 = 15,325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,077.89x = 35,993.78 × 15,325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,077.89x = 551,609,717.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,609,717.63/26,077.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,152.39

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