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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,051.95, 35,949.99 and 16,619.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,051.95, 35,949.99 and 16,619.50 is: 22,933.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,051.95 : 35,949.99 = 16,619.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,051.95/35,949.99 = 16,619.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,051.95x = 35,949.99 × 16,619.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,051.95x = 597,470,858.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,470,858.81/26,051.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,933.82

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