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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,051.95, 35,936.76 and 16,474.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,051.95, 35,936.76 and 16,474.24 is: 22,725.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,051.95 : 35,936.76 = 16,474.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,051.95/35,936.76 = 16,474.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,051.95x = 35,936.76 × 16,474.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,051.95x = 592,030,809.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,030,809.06/26,051.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,725.01

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