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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,930.92, 37,170.84 and 17,483.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,930.92, 37,170.84 and 17,483.08 is: 24,130.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,930.92 : 37,170.84 = 17,483.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,930.92/37,170.84 = 17,483.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,930.92x = 37,170.84 × 17,483.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,930.92x = 649,860,769.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,860,769.39/26,930.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,130.66

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