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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,933.82, 37,186.92 and 16,866.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,933.82, 37,186.92 and 16,866.30 is: 23,286.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,933.82 : 37,186.92 = 16,866.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,933.82/37,186.92 = 16,866.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,933.82x = 37,186.92 × 16,866.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,933.82x = 627,205,748.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,205,748.80/26,933.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,286.92

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