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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,043.12, 35,905.68 and 16,595.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,043.12, 35,905.68 and 16,595.28 is: 22,879.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,043.12 : 35,905.68 = 16,595.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,043.12/35,905.68 = 16,595.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,043.12x = 35,905.68 × 16,595.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,043.12x = 595,864,813.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,864,813.19/26,043.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,879.93

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