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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,024.39, 35,917.91 and 15,958.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,024.39, 35,917.91 and 15,958.37 is: 22,025.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,024.39 : 35,917.91 = 15,958.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,024.39/35,917.91 = 15,958.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,024.39x = 35,917.91 × 15,958.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,024.39x = 573,191,297.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,191,297.41/26,024.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,025.16

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