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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,050.66, 35,950.56 and 15,984.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,050.66, 35,950.56 and 15,984.65 is: 22,059.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,050.66 : 35,950.56 = 15,984.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,050.66/35,950.56 = 15,984.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,050.66x = 35,950.56 × 15,984.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,050.66x = 574,657,118.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,657,118.90/26,050.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,059.22

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