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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,044.50, 35,942.12 and 15,967.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,044.50, 35,942.12 and 15,967.14 is: 22,035.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,044.50 : 35,942.12 = 15,967.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,044.50/35,942.12 = 15,967.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,044.50x = 35,942.12 × 15,967.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,044.50x = 573,892,782.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,892,782.10/26,044.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,035.09

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