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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,081.84, 35,997.54 and 15,477.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,081.84, 35,997.54 and 15,477.32 is: 21,361.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,081.84 : 35,997.54 = 15,477.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,081.84/35,997.54 = 15,477.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,081.84x = 35,997.54 × 15,477.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,081.84x = 557,145,445.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,145,445.79/26,081.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,361.43

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