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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,003.20, 35,870.08 and 16,065.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,003.20, 35,870.08 and 16,065.28 is: 22,161.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,003.20 : 35,870.08 = 16,065.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,003.20/35,870.08 = 16,065.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,003.20x = 35,870.08 × 16,065.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,003.20x = 576,262,878.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,262,878.82/26,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,161.23

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