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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,789.05, 36,969.78 and 16,176.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,789.05, 36,969.78 and 16,176.57 is: 22,324.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,789.05 : 36,969.78 = 16,176.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,789.05/36,969.78 = 16,176.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,789.05x = 36,969.78 × 16,176.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,789.05x = 598,044,234.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,044,234.05/26,789.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,324.20

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