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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,007.48, 35,878.55 and 16,570.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,007.48, 35,878.55 and 16,570.17 is: 22,859.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,007.48 : 35,878.55 = 16,570.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,007.48/35,878.55 = 16,570.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,007.48x = 35,878.55 × 16,570.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,007.48x = 594,513,590.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,513,590.00/26,007.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,859.33

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