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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,068.20, 35,969.10 and 16,501.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,068.20, 35,969.10 and 16,501.35 is: 22,768.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,068.20 : 35,969.10 = 16,501.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,068.20/35,969.10 = 16,501.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,068.20x = 35,969.10 × 16,501.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,068.20x = 593,538,708.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,538,708.29/26,068.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,768.69

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