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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,079.72, 35,976.24 and 16,010.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,079.72, 35,976.24 and 16,010.16 is: 22,085.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,079.72 : 35,976.24 = 16,010.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,079.72/35,976.24 = 16,010.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,079.72x = 35,976.24 × 16,010.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,079.72x = 575,985,358.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,985,358.60/26,079.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,085.57

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