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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.44, 38,963.76 and 20,803.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.44, 38,963.76 and 20,803.36 is: 31,136.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.44 : 38,963.76 = 20,803.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.44/38,963.76 = 20,803.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.44x = 38,963.76 × 20,803.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.44x = 810,577,126.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,577,126.23/26,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,136.00

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