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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,023.91, 35,904.11 and 16,945.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,023.91, 35,904.11 and 16,945.11 is: 23,378.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,023.91 : 35,904.11 = 16,945.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,023.91/35,904.11 = 16,945.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,023.91x = 35,904.11 × 16,945.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,023.91x = 608,399,008.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,399,008.68/26,023.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,378.47

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