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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,049.36, 35,948.78 and 15,971.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,049.36, 35,948.78 and 15,971.94 is: 22,041.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,049.36 : 35,948.78 = 15,971.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,049.36/35,948.78 = 15,971.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,049.36x = 35,948.78 × 15,971.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,049.36x = 574,171,757.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,171,757.23/26,049.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,041.68

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