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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,066.95, 35,932.55 and 15,976.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,066.95, 35,932.55 and 15,976.68 is: 22,023.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,066.95 : 35,932.55 = 15,976.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,066.95/35,932.55 = 15,976.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,066.95x = 35,932.55 × 15,976.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,066.95x = 574,082,852.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,082,852.93/26,066.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,023.40

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