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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.84, 35,908.86 and 16,450.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.84, 35,908.86 and 16,450.62 is: 22,705.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.84 : 35,908.86 = 16,450.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.84/35,908.86 = 16,450.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.84x = 35,908.86 × 16,450.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.84x = 590,723,010.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,723,010.49/26,016.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,705.41

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