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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,775.73, 36,945.15 and 16,165.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,775.73, 36,945.15 and 16,165.93 is: 22,305.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,775.73 : 36,945.15 = 16,165.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,775.73/36,945.15 = 16,165.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,775.73x = 36,945.15 × 16,165.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,775.73x = 597,252,708.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,252,708.74/26,775.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,305.75

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