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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,030.16, 35,934.84 and 20,354.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,030.16, 35,934.84 and 20,354.76 is: 28,099.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,030.16 : 35,934.84 = 20,354.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,030.16/35,934.84 = 20,354.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,030.16x = 35,934.84 × 20,354.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,030.16x = 731,445,043.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,445,043.84/26,030.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,099.91

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