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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,057.07, 35,959.39 and 15,979.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,057.07, 35,959.39 and 15,979.68 is: 22,052.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,057.07 : 35,959.39 = 15,979.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,057.07/35,959.39 = 15,979.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,057.07x = 35,959.39 × 15,979.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,057.07x = 574,619,505.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,619,505.25/26,057.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,052.35

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