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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,034.64, 35,936.90 and 16,601.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,034.64, 35,936.90 and 16,601.36 is: 22,915.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,034.64 : 35,936.90 = 16,601.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,034.64/35,936.90 = 16,601.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,034.64x = 35,936.90 × 16,601.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,034.64x = 596,601,414.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,601,414.18/26,034.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,915.68

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