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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,041.06, 35,940.23 and 15,967.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,041.06, 35,940.23 and 15,967.72 is: 22,037.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,041.06 : 35,940.23 = 15,967.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,041.06/35,940.23 = 15,967.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,041.06x = 35,940.23 × 15,967.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,041.06x = 573,883,529.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,883,529.38/26,041.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,037.64

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