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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,777.49, 36,953.91 and 16,165.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,777.49, 36,953.91 and 16,165.07 is: 22,308.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,777.49 : 36,953.91 = 16,165.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,777.49/36,953.91 = 16,165.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,777.49x = 36,953.91 × 16,165.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,777.49x = 597,362,357.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,362,357.15/26,777.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,308.38

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