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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,083.58, 35,989.80 and 15,476.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,083.58, 35,989.80 and 15,476.66 is: 21,354.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,083.58 : 35,989.80 = 15,476.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,083.58/35,989.80 = 15,476.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,083.58x = 35,989.80 × 15,476.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,083.58x = 557,001,898.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,001,898.07/26,083.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,354.50

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