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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,018.82, 35,906.85 and 15,945.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,018.82, 35,906.85 and 15,945.32 is: 22,005.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,018.82 : 35,906.85 = 15,945.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,018.82/35,906.85 = 15,945.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,018.82x = 35,906.85 × 15,945.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,018.82x = 572,546,178.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,546,178.55/26,018.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,005.07

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