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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,780.67, 36,955.58 and 16,176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,780.67, 36,955.58 and 16,176.15 is: 22,322.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,780.67 : 36,955.58 = 16,176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,780.67/36,955.58 = 16,176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,780.67x = 36,955.58 × 16,176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,780.67x = 597,798,924.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,798,924.54/26,780.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,322.03

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