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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,050.95, 35,935.38 and 16,473.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,050.95, 35,935.38 and 16,473.24 is: 22,723.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,050.95 : 35,935.38 = 16,473.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,050.95/35,935.38 = 16,473.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,050.95x = 35,935.38 × 16,473.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,050.95x = 591,972,139.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,972,139.23/26,050.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,723.63

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