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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,934.71, 37,175.54 and 16,180.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,934.71, 37,175.54 and 16,180.07 is: 22,331.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,934.71 : 37,175.54 = 16,180.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,934.71/37,175.54 = 16,180.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,934.71x = 37,175.54 × 16,180.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,934.71x = 601,502,572.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,502,572.71/26,934.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,331.88

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