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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,080.98, 35,979.84 and 15,464.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,080.98, 35,979.84 and 15,464.58 is: 21,334.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,080.98 : 35,979.84 = 15,464.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,080.98/35,979.84 = 15,464.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,080.98x = 35,979.84 × 15,464.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,080.98x = 556,413,114.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,413,114.07/26,080.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,334.06

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