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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,055.69, 35,965.02 and 16,624.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,055.69, 35,965.02 and 16,624.24 is: 22,946.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,055.69 : 35,965.02 = 16,624.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,055.69/35,965.02 = 16,624.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,055.69x = 35,965.02 × 16,624.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,055.69x = 597,891,124.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,891,124.08/26,055.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,946.66

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