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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,784.68, 36,961.10 and 16,180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,784.68, 36,961.10 and 16,180.16 is: 22,327.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,784.68 : 36,961.10 = 16,180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,784.68/36,961.10 = 16,180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,784.68x = 36,961.10 × 16,180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,784.68x = 598,036,511.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,036,511.78/26,784.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,327.56

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