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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,774.84, 36,948.40 and 16,162.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,774.84, 36,948.40 and 16,162.62 is: 22,303.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,774.84 : 36,948.40 = 16,162.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,774.84/36,948.40 = 16,162.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,774.84x = 36,948.40 × 16,162.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,774.84x = 597,182,908.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,182,908.40/26,774.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,303.89

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