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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,047.28, 35,950.82 and 16,983.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,047.28, 35,950.82 and 16,983.96 is: 23,441.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,047.28 : 35,950.82 = 16,983.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,047.28/35,950.82 = 16,983.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,047.28x = 35,950.82 × 16,983.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,047.28x = 610,587,288.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,587,288.85/26,047.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,441.50

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