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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,039.70, 35,933.09 and 16,607.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,039.70, 35,933.09 and 16,607.25 is: 22,916.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,039.70 : 35,933.09 = 16,607.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,039.70/35,933.09 = 16,607.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,039.70x = 35,933.09 × 16,607.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,039.70x = 596,749,725.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,749,725.87/26,039.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,916.92

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