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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,024.68, 35,905.64 and 15,942.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,024.68, 35,905.64 and 15,942.60 is: 21,995.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,024.68 : 35,905.64 = 15,942.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,024.68/35,905.64 = 15,942.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,024.68x = 35,905.64 × 15,942.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,024.68x = 572,429,256.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,429,256.26/26,024.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,995.63

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