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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,105.93, 35,998.95 and 15,493.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,105.93, 35,998.95 and 15,493.52 is: 21,364.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,105.93 : 35,998.95 = 15,493.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,105.93/35,998.95 = 15,493.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,105.93x = 35,998.95 × 15,493.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,105.93x = 557,750,271.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,750,271.81/26,105.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,364.89

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