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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,043.96, 35,932.12 and 16,615.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,043.96, 35,932.12 and 16,615.56 is: 22,924.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,043.96 : 35,932.12 = 16,615.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,043.96/35,932.12 = 16,615.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,043.96x = 35,932.12 × 16,615.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,043.96x = 597,032,295.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,032,295.79/26,043.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,924.02

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