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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,714.09, 40,056.33 and 10,930.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,714.09, 40,056.33 and 10,930.20 is: 16,389.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,714.09 : 40,056.33 = 10,930.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,714.09/40,056.33 = 10,930.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,714.09x = 40,056.33 × 10,930.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,714.09x = 437,823,698.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,823,698.17/26,714.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,389.25

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