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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,035.70, 35,932.80 and 15,962.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,035.70, 35,932.80 and 15,962.33 is: 22,030.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,035.70 : 35,932.80 = 15,962.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,035.70/35,932.80 = 15,962.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,035.70x = 35,932.80 × 15,962.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,035.70x = 573,571,031.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,571,031.76/26,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,030.18

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