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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,007.40, 39,011.10 and 20,823.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,007.40, 39,011.10 and 20,823.40 is: 31,235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,007.40 : 39,011.10 = 20,823.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,007.40/39,011.10 = 20,823.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,007.40x = 39,011.10 × 20,823.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,007.40x = 812,343,739.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,343,739.74/26,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,235.10

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