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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,050.58, 39,016.55 and 20,393.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,050.58, 39,016.55 and 20,393.01 is: 30,543.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,050.58 : 39,016.55 = 20,393.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,050.58/39,016.55 = 20,393.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,050.58x = 39,016.55 × 20,393.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,050.58x = 795,664,792.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,664,792.35/26,050.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,543.08

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