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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,055.94, 35,957.87 and 15,989.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,055.94, 35,957.87 and 15,989.95 is: 22,066.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,055.94 : 35,957.87 = 15,989.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,055.94/35,957.87 = 15,989.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,055.94x = 35,957.87 × 15,989.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,055.94x = 574,964,543.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,964,543.41/26,055.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,066.54

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