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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,055.45, 35,954.82 and 16,623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,055.45, 35,954.82 and 16,623 is: 22,938.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,055.45 : 35,954.82 = 16,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,055.45/35,954.82 = 16,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,055.45x = 35,954.82 × 16,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,055.45x = 597,676,972.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,676,972.86/26,055.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,938.65

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