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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,065.68, 39,057.52 and 20,157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,065.68, 39,057.52 and 20,157.04 is: 30,203.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,065.68 : 39,057.52 = 20,157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,065.68/39,057.52 = 20,157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,065.68x = 39,057.52 × 20,157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,065.68x = 787,283,992.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,283,992.94/26,065.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,203.85

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