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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,773.51, 36,948.39 and 16,161.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,773.51, 36,948.39 and 16,161.07 is: 22,302.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,773.51 : 36,948.39 = 16,161.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,773.51/36,948.39 = 16,161.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,773.51x = 36,948.39 × 16,161.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,773.51x = 597,125,517.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,125,517.18/26,773.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,302.85

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