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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,088.39, 35,996.72 and 16,532.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,088.39, 35,996.72 and 16,532.01 is: 22,810.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,088.39 : 35,996.72 = 16,532.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,088.39/35,996.72 = 16,532.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,088.39x = 35,996.72 × 16,532.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,088.39x = 595,098,135.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,098,135.01/26,088.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,810.84

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