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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,049.66, 35,949.18 and 15,983.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,049.66, 35,949.18 and 15,983.65 is: 22,057.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,049.66 : 35,949.18 = 15,983.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,049.66/35,949.18 = 15,983.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,049.66x = 35,949.18 × 15,983.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,049.66x = 574,599,110.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,599,110.91/26,049.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,057.84

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