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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,041.44, 35,928.72 and 16,613.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,041.44, 35,928.72 and 16,613.04 is: 22,920.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,041.44 : 35,928.72 = 16,613.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,041.44/35,928.72 = 16,613.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,041.44x = 35,928.72 × 16,613.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,041.44x = 596,885,262.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,885,262.51/26,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,920.59

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