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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,035.50, 35,946.27 and 16,116.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,035.50, 35,946.27 and 16,116.78 is: 22,251.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,035.50 : 35,946.27 = 16,116.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,035.50/35,946.27 = 16,116.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,035.50x = 35,946.27 × 16,116.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,035.50x = 579,338,125.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,338,125.41/26,035.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,251.85

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