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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,072.48, 35,960.96 and 16,513.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,072.48, 35,960.96 and 16,513.98 is: 22,777.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,072.48 : 35,960.96 = 16,513.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,072.48/35,960.96 = 16,513.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,072.48x = 35,960.96 × 16,513.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,072.48x = 593,858,480.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,858,480.65/26,072.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,777.21

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