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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.17, 35,901.46 and 16,463.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.17, 35,901.46 and 16,463.10 is: 22,709.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.17 : 35,901.46 = 16,463.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.17/35,901.46 = 16,463.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.17x = 35,901.46 × 16,463.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.17x = 591,049,326.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,049,326.13/26,026.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,709.81

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