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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,930.17, 40,387.74 and 16,103.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,930.17, 40,387.74 and 16,103.84 is: 24,151.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,930.17 : 40,387.74 = 16,103.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,930.17/40,387.74 = 16,103.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,930.17x = 40,387.74 × 16,103.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,930.17x = 650,397,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,397,599.48/26,930.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,151.26

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