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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,060.76, 35,981.64 and 16,642.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,060.76, 35,981.64 and 16,642.08 is: 22,977.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,060.76 : 35,981.64 = 16,642.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,060.76/35,981.64 = 16,642.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,060.76x = 35,981.64 × 16,642.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,060.76x = 598,809,331.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,809,331.41/26,060.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,977.43

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