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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,093.39, 35,992.49 and 15,475.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,093.39, 35,992.49 and 15,475.50 is: 21,346.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,093.39 : 35,992.49 = 15,475.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,093.39/35,992.49 = 15,475.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,093.39x = 35,992.49 × 15,475.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,093.39x = 557,001,701.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,001,701.62/26,093.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,346.47

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