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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,051.45, 35,949.30 and 16,619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,051.45, 35,949.30 and 16,619 is: 22,933.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,051.45 : 35,949.30 = 16,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,051.45/35,949.30 = 16,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,051.45x = 35,949.30 × 16,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,051.45x = 597,441,416.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,441,416.70/26,051.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,933.13

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