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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,025.67, 35,902.69 and 15,950.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,025.67, 35,902.69 and 15,950.89 is: 22,004.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,025.67 : 35,902.69 = 15,950.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,025.67/35,902.69 = 15,950.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,025.67x = 35,902.69 × 15,950.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,025.67x = 572,679,858.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,679,858.89/26,025.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,004.42

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