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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,046.66, 39,029.04 and 20,137.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,046.66, 39,029.04 and 20,137.98 is: 30,175.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,046.66 : 39,029.04 = 20,137.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,046.66/39,029.04 = 20,137.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,046.66x = 39,029.04 × 20,137.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,046.66x = 785,966,026.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,966,026.94/26,046.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,175.31

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