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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,078.98, 35,977.08 and 15,462.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,078.98, 35,977.08 and 15,462.58 is: 21,331.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,078.98 : 35,977.08 = 15,462.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,078.98/35,977.08 = 15,462.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,078.98x = 35,977.08 × 15,462.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,078.98x = 556,298,477.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,298,477.67/26,078.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,331.30

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