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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,043.89, 35,956.58 and 20,064.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,043.89, 35,956.58 and 20,064.06 is: 27,700.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,043.89 : 35,956.58 = 20,064.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,043.89/35,956.58 = 20,064.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,043.89x = 35,956.58 × 20,064.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,043.89x = 721,434,878.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,434,878.19/26,043.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,700.74

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