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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,087.39, 35,995.34 and 16,531.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,087.39, 35,995.34 and 16,531.01 is: 22,809.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,087.39 : 35,995.34 = 16,531.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,087.39/35,995.34 = 16,531.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,087.39x = 35,995.34 × 16,531.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,087.39x = 595,039,145.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,039,145.52/26,087.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,809.46

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