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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,064.28, 35,985.96 and 16,145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,064.28, 35,985.96 and 16,145.56 is: 22,291.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,064.28 : 35,985.96 = 16,145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,064.28/35,985.96 = 16,145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,064.28x = 35,985.96 × 16,145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,064.28x = 581,013,476.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,013,476.34/26,064.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,291.56

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