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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,079.04, 35,982.24 and 15,471.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,079.04, 35,982.24 and 15,471.04 is: 21,345.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,079.04 : 35,982.24 = 15,471.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,079.04/35,982.24 = 15,471.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,079.04x = 35,982.24 × 15,471.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,079.04x = 556,682,674.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,682,674.33/26,079.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,345.98

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