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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,091.12, 35,993.79 and 15,476.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,091.12, 35,993.79 and 15,476.88 is: 21,351.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,091.12 : 35,993.79 = 15,476.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,091.12/35,993.79 = 15,476.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,091.12x = 35,993.79 × 15,476.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,091.12x = 557,071,568.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,071,568.58/26,091.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,351.00

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