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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,018.77, 35,870.19 and 16,453.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,018.77, 35,870.19 and 16,453.88 is: 22,683.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,018.77 : 35,870.19 = 16,453.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,018.77/35,870.19 = 16,453.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,018.77x = 35,870.19 × 16,453.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,018.77x = 590,203,989.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,203,989.62/26,018.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,683.78

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