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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,035.45, 35,929.58 and 15,969.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,035.45, 35,929.58 and 15,969.45 is: 22,038.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,035.45 : 35,929.58 = 15,969.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,035.45/35,929.58 = 15,969.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,035.45x = 35,929.58 × 15,969.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,035.45x = 573,775,631.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,775,631.33/26,035.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,038.25

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