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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,788.92, 36,970.26 and 16,180.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,788.92, 36,970.26 and 16,180.11 is: 22,329.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,788.92 : 36,970.26 = 16,180.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,788.92/36,970.26 = 16,180.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,788.92x = 36,970.26 × 16,180.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,788.92x = 598,182,873.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,182,873.53/26,788.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,329.49

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