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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,069.63, 35,979.59 and 15,996.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,069.63, 35,979.59 and 15,996.21 is: 22,076.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,069.63 : 35,979.59 = 15,996.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,069.63/35,979.59 = 15,996.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,069.63x = 35,979.59 × 15,996.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,069.63x = 575,536,997.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,536,997.37/26,069.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,076.92

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