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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,096.40, 35,996.61 and 15,478.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,096.40, 35,996.61 and 15,478.50 is: 21,350.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,096.40 : 35,996.61 = 15,478.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,096.40/35,996.61 = 15,478.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,096.40x = 35,996.61 × 15,478.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,096.40x = 557,173,527.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,173,527.89/26,096.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,350.59

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