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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,050.26, 35,966.62 and 16,131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,050.26, 35,966.62 and 16,131.54 is: 22,272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,050.26 : 35,966.62 = 16,131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,050.26/35,966.62 = 16,131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,050.26x = 35,966.62 × 16,131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,050.26x = 580,196,969.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,196,969.19/26,050.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,272.21

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