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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,786.91, 36,967.49 and 16,178.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,786.91, 36,967.49 and 16,178.11 is: 22,326.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,786.91 : 36,967.49 = 16,178.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,786.91/36,967.49 = 16,178.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,786.91x = 36,967.49 × 16,178.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,786.91x = 598,064,119.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,064,119.64/26,786.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,326.73

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