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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,055.70, 35,955.16 and 16,623.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,055.70, 35,955.16 and 16,623.25 is: 22,939.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,055.70 : 35,955.16 = 16,623.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,055.70/35,955.16 = 16,623.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,055.70x = 35,955.16 × 16,623.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,055.70x = 597,691,613.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,691,613.47/26,055.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,939.00

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