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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.98, 35,905.41 and 16,589.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.98, 35,905.41 and 16,589.67 is: 22,886.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.98 : 35,905.41 = 16,589.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.98/35,905.41 = 16,589.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.98x = 35,905.41 × 16,589.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.98x = 595,658,903.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,658,903.11/26,026.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,886.21

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