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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,024.02, 35,913.80 and 15,958.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,024.02, 35,913.80 and 15,958.01 is: 22,022.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,024.02 : 35,913.80 = 15,958.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,024.02/35,913.80 = 15,958.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,024.02x = 35,913.80 × 15,958.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,024.02x = 573,112,909.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,112,909.22/26,024.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,022.46

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