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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,054.36, 35,955.68 and 15,988.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,054.36, 35,955.68 and 15,988.36 is: 22,064.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,054.36 : 35,955.68 = 15,988.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,054.36/35,955.68 = 15,988.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,054.36x = 35,955.68 × 15,988.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,054.36x = 574,872,176.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,872,176.11/26,054.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,064.34

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