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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,090.39, 35,988.35 and 15,472.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,090.39, 35,988.35 and 15,472.50 is: 21,342.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,090.39 : 35,988.35 = 15,472.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,090.39/35,988.35 = 15,472.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,090.39x = 35,988.35 × 15,472.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,090.39x = 556,829,668.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,829,668.01/26,090.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,342.33

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