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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,079.52, 35,976.46 and 16,503.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,079.52, 35,976.46 and 16,503.30 is: 22,766.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,079.52 : 35,976.46 = 16,503.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,079.52/35,976.46 = 16,503.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,079.52x = 35,976.46 × 16,503.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,079.52x = 593,730,312.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,730,312.32/26,079.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,766.15

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