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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,092.64, 35,991.45 and 15,474.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,092.64, 35,991.45 and 15,474.75 is: 21,345.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,092.64 : 35,991.45 = 15,474.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,092.64/35,991.45 = 15,474.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,092.64x = 35,991.45 × 15,474.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,092.64x = 556,958,690.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,958,690.89/26,092.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,345.44

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