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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,775.61, 36,951.32 and 16,163.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,775.61, 36,951.32 and 16,163.19 is: 22,305.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,775.61 : 36,951.32 = 16,163.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,775.61/36,951.32 = 16,163.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,775.61x = 36,951.32 × 16,163.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,775.61x = 597,251,246.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,251,246.32/26,775.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,305.80

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