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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.44, 35,917.68 and 16,605.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.44, 35,917.68 and 16,605.04 is: 22,909.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.44 : 35,917.68 = 16,605.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.44/35,917.68 = 16,605.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.44x = 35,917.68 × 16,605.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.44x = 596,414,513.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,414,513.11/26,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,909.55

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