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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,024.76, 39,037.16 and 20,863.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,024.76, 39,037.16 and 20,863.44 is: 31,295.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,024.76 : 39,037.16 = 20,863.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,024.76/39,037.16 = 20,863.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,024.76x = 39,037.16 × 20,863.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,024.76x = 814,449,445.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,449,445.43/26,024.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,295.18

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