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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,072.92, 35,977.94 and 16,001.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,072.92, 35,977.94 and 16,001.79 is: 22,080.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,072.92 : 35,977.94 = 16,001.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,072.92/35,977.94 = 16,001.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,072.92x = 35,977.94 × 16,001.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,072.92x = 575,711,285.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,711,285.59/26,072.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,080.81

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