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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,785.76, 36,965.68 and 16,175.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,785.76, 36,965.68 and 16,175.28 is: 22,322.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,785.76 : 36,965.68 = 16,175.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,785.76/36,965.68 = 16,175.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,785.76x = 36,965.68 × 16,175.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,785.76x = 597,930,224.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,930,224.39/26,785.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,322.69

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