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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.98, 35,891.64 and 16,579.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.98, 35,891.64 and 16,579.70 is: 22,872.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.98 : 35,891.64 = 16,579.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.98/35,891.64 = 16,579.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.98x = 35,891.64 × 16,579.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.98x = 595,072,623.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,072,623.71/26,016.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,872.47

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