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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,037.45, 35,932.34 and 15,971.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,037.45, 35,932.34 and 15,971.45 is: 22,041.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,037.45 : 35,932.34 = 15,971.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,037.45/35,932.34 = 15,971.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,037.45x = 35,932.34 × 15,971.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,037.45x = 573,891,571.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,891,571.69/26,037.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,041.01

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