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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,775.23, 36,950.81 and 16,162.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,775.23, 36,950.81 and 16,162.82 is: 22,305.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,775.23 : 36,950.81 = 16,162.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,775.23/36,950.81 = 16,162.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,775.23x = 36,950.81 × 16,162.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,775.23x = 597,229,025.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,229,025.32/26,775.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,305.28

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