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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,778.24, 36,954.72 and 16,169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,778.24, 36,954.72 and 16,169.76 is: 22,314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,778.24 : 36,954.72 = 16,169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,778.24/36,954.72 = 16,169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,778.24x = 36,954.72 × 16,169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,778.24x = 597,548,953.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,548,953.27/26,778.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,314.72

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