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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,036.45, 35,930.96 and 15,970.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,036.45, 35,930.96 and 15,970.45 is: 22,039.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,036.45 : 35,930.96 = 15,970.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,036.45/35,930.96 = 15,970.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,036.45x = 35,930.96 × 15,970.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,036.45x = 573,833,600.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,833,600.13/26,036.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,039.63

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