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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,032.32, 35,907.84 and 20,053.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,032.32, 35,907.84 and 20,053.44 is: 27,660.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,032.32 : 35,907.84 = 20,053.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,032.32/35,907.84 = 20,053.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,032.32x = 35,907.84 × 20,053.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,032.32x = 720,075,714.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,075,714.97/26,032.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,660.84

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