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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,037.63, 35,932.58 and 15,971.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,037.63, 35,932.58 and 15,971.62 is: 22,041.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,037.63 : 35,932.58 = 15,971.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,037.63/35,932.58 = 15,971.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,037.63x = 35,932.58 × 15,971.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,037.63x = 573,901,253.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,901,253.86/26,037.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,041.23

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