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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,048.36, 35,947.39 and 15,970.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,048.36, 35,947.39 and 15,970.95 is: 22,040.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,048.36 : 35,947.39 = 15,970.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,048.36/35,947.39 = 15,970.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,048.36x = 35,947.39 × 15,970.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,048.36x = 574,113,968.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,113,968.32/26,048.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,040.31

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