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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,039.94, 35,926.62 and 16,611.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,039.94, 35,926.62 and 16,611.54 is: 22,918.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,039.94 : 35,926.62 = 16,611.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,039.94/35,926.62 = 16,611.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,039.94x = 35,926.62 × 16,611.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,039.94x = 596,796,485.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,796,485.19/26,039.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,918.50

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