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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,796.98, 36,979.80 and 16,184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,796.98, 36,979.80 and 16,184.54 is: 22,334.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,796.98 : 36,979.80 = 16,184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,796.98/36,979.80 = 16,184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,796.98x = 36,979.80 × 16,184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,796.98x = 598,501,052.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,501,052.29/26,796.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,334.65

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