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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,971.27, 37,205.11 and 16,882.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,971.27, 37,205.11 and 16,882.20 is: 23,287.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,971.27 : 37,205.11 = 16,882.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,971.27/37,205.11 = 16,882.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,971.27x = 37,205.11 × 16,882.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,971.27x = 628,103,837.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,103,837.61/26,971.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,287.89

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