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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,084.76, 35,991.72 and 16,528.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,084.76, 35,991.72 and 16,528.38 is: 22,805.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,084.76 : 35,991.72 = 16,528.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,084.76/35,991.72 = 16,528.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,084.76x = 35,991.72 × 16,528.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,084.76x = 594,884,825.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,884,825.01/26,084.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,805.84

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