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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,930.37, 40,359.92 and 20,666.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,930.37, 40,359.92 and 20,666.45 is: 30,972.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,930.37 : 40,359.92 = 20,666.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,930.37/40,359.92 = 20,666.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,930.37x = 40,359.92 × 20,666.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,930.37x = 834,095,963.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,095,963.55/26,930.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,972.32

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