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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,082.34, 35,998.62 and 15,477.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,082.34, 35,998.62 and 15,477.82 is: 21,362.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,082.34 : 35,998.62 = 15,477.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,082.34/35,998.62 = 15,477.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,082.34x = 35,998.62 × 15,477.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,082.34x = 557,180,160.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,180,160.61/26,082.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,362.35

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