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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,061.12, 35,955.96 and 15,984.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,061.12, 35,955.96 and 15,984.72 is: 22,053.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,061.12 : 35,955.96 = 15,984.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,061.12/35,955.96 = 15,984.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,061.12x = 35,955.96 × 15,984.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,061.12x = 574,745,952.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,745,952.93/26,061.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,053.77

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