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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,105.81, 35,998.78 and 15,493.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,105.81, 35,998.78 and 15,493.39 is: 21,364.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,105.81 : 35,998.78 = 15,493.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,105.81/35,998.78 = 15,493.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,105.81x = 35,998.78 × 15,493.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,105.81x = 557,743,138.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,743,138.06/26,105.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,364.71

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