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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,080.62, 35,950.95 and 20,767.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,080.62, 35,950.95 and 20,767.02 is: 28,626.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,080.62 : 35,950.95 = 20,767.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,080.62/35,950.95 = 20,767.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,080.62x = 35,950.95 × 20,767.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,080.62x = 746,594,097.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,594,097.67/26,080.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,626.39

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