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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,930.70, 41,896.05 and 16,266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,930.70, 41,896.05 and 16,266.70 is: 24,400.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,930.70 : 41,896.05 = 16,266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,930.70/41,896.05 = 16,266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,930.70x = 41,896.05 × 16,266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,930.70x = 681,510,476.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,510,476.54/27,930.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,400.05

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