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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,047.19, 35,959.61 and 16,488.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,047.19, 35,959.61 and 16,488.63 is: 22,763.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,047.19 : 35,959.61 = 16,488.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,047.19/35,959.61 = 16,488.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,047.19x = 35,959.61 × 16,488.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,047.19x = 592,924,745.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,924,745.46/26,047.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,763.48

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