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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,010.52, 35,882.94 and 16,575.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,010.52, 35,882.94 and 16,575.64 is: 22,867.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,010.52 : 35,882.94 = 16,575.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,010.52/35,882.94 = 16,575.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,010.52x = 35,882.94 × 16,575.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,010.52x = 594,782,695.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,782,695.58/26,010.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,867.01

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