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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,076.02, 35,971.64 and 16,499.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,076.02, 35,971.64 and 16,499.80 is: 22,761.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,076.02 : 35,971.64 = 16,499.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,076.02/35,971.64 = 16,499.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,076.02x = 35,971.64 × 16,499.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,076.02x = 593,524,685.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,524,685.81/26,076.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,761.32

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