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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,047.36, 35,946.01 and 15,969.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,047.36, 35,946.01 and 15,969.95 is: 22,038.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,047.36 : 35,946.01 = 15,969.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,047.36/35,946.01 = 15,969.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,047.36x = 35,946.01 × 15,969.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,047.36x = 574,055,957.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,055,957.43/26,047.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,038.93

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