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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,075.93, 35,974.94 and 15,996.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,075.93, 35,974.94 and 15,996.29 is: 22,068.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,075.93 : 35,974.94 = 15,996.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,075.93/35,974.94 = 15,996.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,075.93x = 35,974.94 × 15,996.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,075.93x = 575,465,313.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,465,313.12/26,075.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,068.84

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