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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,940.58, 37,189.46 and 16,866.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,940.58, 37,189.46 and 16,866.74 is: 23,283.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,940.58 : 37,189.46 = 16,866.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,940.58/37,189.46 = 16,866.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,940.58x = 37,189.46 × 16,866.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,940.58x = 627,264,952.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,264,952.56/26,940.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,283.28

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