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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,044.74, 35,942.40 and 15,967.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,044.74, 35,942.40 and 15,967.40 is: 22,035.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,044.74 : 35,942.40 = 15,967.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,044.74/35,942.40 = 15,967.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,044.74x = 35,942.40 × 15,967.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,044.74x = 573,906,498.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,906,498.05/26,044.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,035.41

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