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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,037.08, 35,911.72 and 16,964.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,037.08, 35,911.72 and 16,964.44 is: 23,398.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,037.08 : 35,911.72 = 16,964.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,037.08/35,911.72 = 16,964.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,037.08x = 35,911.72 × 16,964.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,037.08x = 609,222,219.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,222,219.24/26,037.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,398.25

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