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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.98, 35,986.08 and 16,645.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.98, 35,986.08 and 16,645.30 is: 22,981.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.98 : 35,986.08 = 16,645.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.98/35,986.08 = 16,645.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.98x = 35,986.08 × 16,645.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.98x = 598,999,097.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,999,097.42/26,063.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,981.87

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