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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,098.98, 36,001.53 and 16,656.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,098.98, 36,001.53 and 16,656.90 is: 22,976.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,098.98 : 36,001.53 = 16,656.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,098.98/36,001.53 = 16,656.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,098.98x = 36,001.53 × 16,656.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,098.98x = 599,673,885.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,673,885.06/26,098.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,976.91

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