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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,072.79, 35,977.79 and 16,001.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,072.79, 35,977.79 and 16,001.66 is: 22,080.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,072.79 : 35,977.79 = 16,001.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,072.79/35,977.79 = 16,001.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,072.79x = 35,977.79 × 16,001.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,072.79x = 575,704,103.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,704,103.23/26,072.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,080.65

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