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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,081.01, 35,989.15 and 16,009.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,081.01, 35,989.15 and 16,009.88 is: 22,092.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,081.01 : 35,989.15 = 16,009.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,081.01/35,989.15 = 16,009.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,081.01x = 35,989.15 × 16,009.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,081.01x = 576,181,972.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,181,972.80/26,081.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,092.01

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