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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,039.08, 35,914.48 and 16,966.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,039.08, 35,914.48 and 16,966.44 is: 23,401.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,039.08 : 35,914.48 = 16,966.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,039.08/35,914.48 = 16,966.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,039.08x = 35,914.48 × 16,966.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,039.08x = 609,340,870.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,340,870.05/26,039.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,401.01

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