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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,930.82, 37,182.78 and 16,863.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,930.82, 37,182.78 and 16,863.30 is: 23,282.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,930.82 : 37,182.78 = 16,863.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,930.82/37,182.78 = 16,863.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,930.82x = 37,182.78 × 16,863.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,930.82x = 627,024,373.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,024,373.97/26,930.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,282.78

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