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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,035.75, 35,946.62 and 16,117.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,035.75, 35,946.62 and 16,117.03 is: 22,252.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,035.75 : 35,946.62 = 16,117.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,035.75/35,946.62 = 16,117.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,035.75x = 35,946.62 × 16,117.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,035.75x = 579,352,752.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,352,752.94/26,035.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,252.20

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