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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,075.64, 35,971.08 and 16,499.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,075.64, 35,971.08 and 16,499.34 is: 22,760.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,075.64 : 35,971.08 = 16,499.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,075.64/35,971.08 = 16,499.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,075.64x = 35,971.08 × 16,499.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,075.64x = 593,499,079.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,499,079.09/26,075.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,760.67

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