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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,010.56, 39,102.83 and 20,529.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,010.56, 39,102.83 and 20,529.97 is: 30,863.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,010.56 : 39,102.83 = 20,529.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,010.56/39,102.83 = 20,529.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,010.56x = 39,102.83 × 20,529.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,010.56x = 802,779,926.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,779,926.82/26,010.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,863.62

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