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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,067.95, 35,933.93 and 15,977.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,067.95, 35,933.93 and 15,977.68 is: 22,024.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,067.95 : 35,933.93 = 15,977.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,067.95/35,933.93 = 15,977.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,067.95x = 35,933.93 × 15,977.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,067.95x = 574,140,834.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,140,834.68/26,067.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,024.78

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