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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,056.17, 35,958.18 and 15,990.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,056.17, 35,958.18 and 15,990.17 is: 22,066.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,056.17 : 35,958.18 = 15,990.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,056.17/35,958.18 = 15,990.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,056.17x = 35,958.18 × 15,990.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,056.17x = 574,977,231.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,977,231.30/26,056.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,066.84

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