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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,095.89, 35,995.93 and 15,478

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,095.89, 35,995.93 and 15,478 is: 21,349.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,095.89 : 35,995.93 = 15,478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,095.89/35,995.93 = 15,478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,095.89x = 35,995.93 × 15,478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,095.89x = 557,145,004.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,145,004.54/26,095.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,349.91

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