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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,052.51, 35,944.02 and 15,975.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,052.51, 35,944.02 and 15,975.90 is: 22,041.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,052.51 : 35,944.02 = 15,975.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,052.51/35,944.02 = 15,975.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,052.51x = 35,944.02 × 15,975.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,052.51x = 574,238,069.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,238,069.12/26,052.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,041.56

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