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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,062.98, 35,984.70 and 16,644.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,062.98, 35,984.70 and 16,644.30 is: 22,980.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,062.98 : 35,984.70 = 16,644.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,062.98/35,984.70 = 16,644.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,062.98x = 35,984.70 × 16,644.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,062.98x = 598,940,142.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,940,142.21/26,062.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,980.49

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