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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,058.65, 35,942.58 and 15,991.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,058.65, 35,942.58 and 15,991.97 is: 22,057.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,058.65 : 35,942.58 = 15,991.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,058.65/35,942.58 = 15,991.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,058.65x = 35,942.58 × 15,991.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,058.65x = 574,792,481.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,792,481.37/26,058.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,057.65

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