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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,774.52, 36,949.77 and 16,162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,774.52, 36,949.77 and 16,162.08 is: 22,304.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,774.52 : 36,949.77 = 16,162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,774.52/36,949.77 = 16,162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,774.52x = 36,949.77 × 16,162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,774.52x = 597,185,138.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,185,138.72/26,774.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,304.23

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