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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,024.54, 35,900.34 and 15,955.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,024.54, 35,900.34 and 15,955.34 is: 22,010.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,024.54 : 35,900.34 = 15,955.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,024.54/35,900.34 = 15,955.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,024.54x = 35,900.34 × 15,955.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,024.54x = 572,802,130.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,802,130.82/26,024.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,010.08

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