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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,770.08, 36,942.69 and 16,159.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,770.08, 36,942.69 and 16,159.74 is: 22,300.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,770.08 : 36,942.69 = 16,159.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,770.08/36,942.69 = 16,159.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,770.08x = 36,942.69 × 16,159.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,770.08x = 596,984,265.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,984,265.30/26,770.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,300.43

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