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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,052.01, 35,943.33 and 15,975.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,052.01, 35,943.33 and 15,975.40 is: 22,040.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,052.01 : 35,943.33 = 15,975.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,052.01/35,943.33 = 15,975.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,052.01x = 35,943.33 × 15,975.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,052.01x = 574,209,074.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,209,074.08/26,052.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,040.87

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