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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,048.66, 35,947.80 and 15,982.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,048.66, 35,947.80 and 15,982.65 is: 22,056.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,048.66 : 35,947.80 = 15,982.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,048.66/35,947.80 = 15,982.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,048.66x = 35,947.80 × 15,982.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,048.66x = 574,541,105.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,541,105.67/26,048.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,056.46

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