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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,024.67, 35,901.32 and 15,949.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,024.67, 35,901.32 and 15,949.89 is: 22,003.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,024.67 : 35,901.32 = 15,949.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,024.67/35,901.32 = 15,949.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,024.67x = 35,901.32 × 15,949.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,024.67x = 572,622,025.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,622,025.11/26,024.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,003.05

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