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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,030.56, 35,912.88 and 15,955.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,030.56, 35,912.88 and 15,955.36 is: 22,012.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,030.56 : 35,912.88 = 15,955.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,030.56/35,912.88 = 15,955.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,030.56x = 35,912.88 × 15,955.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,030.56x = 573,002,929.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,002,929.04/26,030.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,012.70

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