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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,050.41, 38,898.77 and 20,725.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,050.41, 38,898.77 and 20,725.86 is: 30,948.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,050.41 : 38,898.77 = 20,725.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,050.41/38,898.77 = 20,725.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,050.41x = 38,898.77 × 20,725.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,050.41x = 806,210,513.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,210,513.01/26,050.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,948.09

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