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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,789.64, 36,969.54 and 16,179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,789.64, 36,969.54 and 16,179.24 is: 22,327.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,789.64 : 36,969.54 = 16,179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,789.64/36,969.54 = 16,179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,789.64x = 36,969.54 × 16,179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,789.64x = 598,139,060.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,139,060.35/26,789.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,327.25

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