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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,052.45, 35,950.68 and 16,620

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,052.45, 35,950.68 and 16,620 is: 22,934.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,052.45 : 35,950.68 = 16,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,052.45/35,950.68 = 16,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,052.45x = 35,950.68 × 16,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,052.45x = 597,500,301.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,500,301.60/26,052.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,934.51

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