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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,043.96, 39,087.93 and 20,136.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,043.96, 39,087.93 and 20,136.77 is: 30,222.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,043.96 : 39,087.93 = 20,136.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,043.96/39,087.93 = 20,136.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,043.96x = 39,087.93 × 20,136.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,043.96x = 787,104,682.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,104,682.84/26,043.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,222.15

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