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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,058.42, 35,947.80 and 15,983.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,058.42, 35,947.80 and 15,983.64 is: 22,049.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,058.42 : 35,947.80 = 15,983.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,058.42/35,947.80 = 15,983.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,058.42x = 35,947.80 × 15,983.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,058.42x = 574,576,693.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,576,693.99/26,058.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,049.56

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