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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,048.76, 35,938.84 and 15,972.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,048.76, 35,938.84 and 15,972.16 is: 22,036.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,048.76 : 35,938.84 = 15,972.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,048.76/35,938.84 = 15,972.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,048.76x = 35,938.84 × 15,972.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,048.76x = 574,020,902.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,020,902.69/26,048.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,036.40

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