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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,082.51, 35,999.55 and 16,016.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,082.51, 35,999.55 and 16,016.24 is: 22,105.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,082.51 : 35,999.55 = 16,016.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,082.51/35,999.55 = 16,016.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,082.51x = 35,999.55 × 16,016.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,082.51x = 576,577,252.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,577,252.69/26,082.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,105.90

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