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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,053.49, 35,954.48 and 15,976.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,053.49, 35,954.48 and 15,976.15 is: 22,047.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,053.49 : 35,954.48 = 15,976.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,053.49/35,954.48 = 15,976.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,053.49x = 35,954.48 × 15,976.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,053.49x = 574,414,165.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,414,165.65/26,053.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,047.49

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