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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,778.72, 36,957.69 and 16,168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,778.72, 36,957.69 and 16,168.35 is: 22,314.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,778.72 : 36,957.69 = 16,168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,778.72/36,957.69 = 16,168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,778.72x = 36,957.69 × 16,168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,778.72x = 597,544,867.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,544,867.11/26,778.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,314.17

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