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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,085.76, 35,993.10 and 16,529.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,085.76, 35,993.10 and 16,529.38 is: 22,807.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,085.76 : 35,993.10 = 16,529.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,085.76/35,993.10 = 16,529.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,085.76x = 35,993.10 × 16,529.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,085.76x = 594,943,627.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,943,627.28/26,085.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,807.22

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