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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,981.33, 37,257.74 and 16,927.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,981.33, 37,257.74 and 16,927.06 is: 23,374.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,981.33 : 37,257.74 = 16,927.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,981.33/37,257.74 = 16,927.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,981.33x = 37,257.74 × 16,927.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,981.33x = 630,663,729.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,663,729.52/26,981.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,374.08

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