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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,012.20, 35,902.34 and 16,445.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,012.20, 35,902.34 and 16,445.96 is: 22,698.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,012.20 : 35,902.34 = 16,445.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,012.20/35,902.34 = 16,445.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,012.20x = 35,902.34 × 16,445.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,012.20x = 590,448,447.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,448,447.55/26,012.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,698.90

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