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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,022.32, 35,881.08 and 20,717.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,022.32, 35,881.08 and 20,717.36 is: 28,566.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,022.32 : 35,881.08 = 20,717.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,022.32/35,881.08 = 20,717.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,022.32x = 35,881.08 × 20,717.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,022.32x = 743,361,251.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,361,251.55/26,022.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,566.29

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