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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,991.60, 40,487.40 and 20,430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,991.60, 40,487.40 and 20,430.60 is: 30,645.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,991.60 : 40,487.40 = 20,430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,991.60/40,487.40 = 20,430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,991.60x = 40,487.40 × 20,430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,991.60x = 827,181,874.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,181,874.44/26,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,645.90

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