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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,040.45, 35,936.48 and 15,974.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,040.45, 35,936.48 and 15,974.45 is: 22,045.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,040.45 : 35,936.48 = 15,974.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,040.45/35,936.48 = 15,974.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,040.45x = 35,936.48 × 15,974.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,040.45x = 574,065,502.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,065,502.94/26,040.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,045.15

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