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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,775.84, 36,949.78 and 16,163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,775.84, 36,949.78 and 16,163.62 is: 22,305.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,775.84 : 36,949.78 = 16,163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,775.84/36,949.78 = 16,163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,775.84x = 36,949.78 × 16,163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,775.84x = 597,242,203.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,242,203.00/26,775.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,305.26

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