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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,041.50, 35,937.97 and 15,964.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,041.50, 35,937.97 and 15,964.13 is: 22,030.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,041.50 : 35,937.97 = 15,964.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,041.50/35,937.97 = 15,964.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,041.50x = 35,937.97 × 15,964.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,041.50x = 573,718,474.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,718,474.95/26,041.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,030.93

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