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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,778.60, 36,948.78 and 16,168.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,778.60, 36,948.78 and 16,168.05 is: 22,308.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,778.60 : 36,948.78 = 16,168.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,778.60/36,948.78 = 16,168.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,778.60x = 36,948.78 × 16,168.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,778.60x = 597,389,722.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,389,722.48/26,778.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,308.47

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