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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,050.28, 35,954.96 and 16,986.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,050.28, 35,954.96 and 16,986.96 is: 23,445.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,050.28 : 35,954.96 = 16,986.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,050.28/35,954.96 = 16,986.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,050.28x = 35,954.96 × 16,986.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,050.28x = 610,765,467.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,765,467.32/26,050.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,445.64

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