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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.08, 35,882.08 and 16,591.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.08, 35,882.08 and 16,591.20 is: 22,874.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.08 : 35,882.08 = 16,591.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.08/35,882.08 = 16,591.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.08x = 35,882.08 × 16,591.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.08x = 595,326,765.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,326,765.70/26,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,874.24

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