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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,035.08, 35,908.96 and 16,962.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,035.08, 35,908.96 and 16,962.44 is: 23,395.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,035.08 : 35,908.96 = 16,962.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,035.08/35,908.96 = 16,962.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,035.08x = 35,908.96 × 16,962.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,035.08x = 609,103,579.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,103,579.46/26,035.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,395.49

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