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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,770.03, 36,943.91 and 16,159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,770.03, 36,943.91 and 16,159.44 is: 22,300.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,770.03 : 36,943.91 = 16,159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,770.03/36,943.91 = 16,159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,770.03x = 36,943.91 × 16,159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,770.03x = 596,992,897.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,992,897.01/26,770.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,300.79

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