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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.19, 37,210.30 and 16,886.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.19, 37,210.30 and 16,886.11 is: 23,293.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.19 : 37,210.30 = 16,886.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.19/37,210.30 = 16,886.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.19x = 37,210.30 × 16,886.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.19x = 628,337,315.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,337,315.06/26,975.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,293.16

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