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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,038.63, 35,933.96 and 15,972.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,038.63, 35,933.96 and 15,972.62 is: 22,042.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,038.63 : 35,933.96 = 15,972.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,038.63/35,933.96 = 15,972.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,038.63x = 35,933.96 × 15,972.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,038.63x = 573,959,488.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,959,488.18/26,038.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,042.61

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