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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,103.81, 35,996.03 and 15,491.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,103.81, 35,996.03 and 15,491.39 is: 21,361.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,103.81 : 35,996.03 = 15,491.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,103.81/35,996.03 = 15,491.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,103.81x = 35,996.03 × 15,491.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,103.81x = 557,628,551.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,628,551.71/26,103.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,361.96

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