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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,777.59, 36,947.75 and 16,167.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,777.59, 36,947.75 and 16,167.81 is: 22,308.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,777.59 : 36,947.75 = 16,167.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,777.59/36,947.75 = 16,167.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,777.59x = 36,947.75 × 16,167.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,777.59x = 597,364,201.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,364,201.93/26,777.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,308.36

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