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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,785.41, 36,965.42 and 16,176.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,785.41, 36,965.42 and 16,176.61 is: 22,324.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,785.41 : 36,965.42 = 16,176.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,785.41/36,965.42 = 16,176.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,785.41x = 36,965.42 × 16,176.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,785.41x = 597,975,182.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,975,182.83/26,785.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,324.66

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