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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,782.56, 36,959.94 and 16,171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,782.56, 36,959.94 and 16,171.92 is: 22,317.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,782.56 : 36,959.94 = 16,171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,782.56/36,959.94 = 16,171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,782.56x = 36,959.94 × 16,171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,782.56x = 597,713,192.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,713,192.88/26,782.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,317.25

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