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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,079.88, 35,964.18 and 16,645

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,079.88, 35,964.18 and 16,645 is: 22,953.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,079.88 : 35,964.18 = 16,645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,079.88/35,964.18 = 16,645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,079.88x = 35,964.18 × 16,645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,079.88x = 598,623,776.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,623,776.10/26,079.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,953.47

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