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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,056.73, 35,944.41 and 15,850.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,056.73, 35,944.41 and 15,850.88 is: 21,865.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,056.73 : 35,944.41 = 15,850.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,056.73/35,944.41 = 15,850.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,056.73x = 35,944.41 × 15,850.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,056.73x = 569,750,349.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,750,349.86/26,056.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,865.77

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