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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,093.82, 39,091.52 and 20,221.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,093.82, 39,091.52 and 20,221.73 is: 30,294.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,093.82 : 39,091.52 = 20,221.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,093.82/39,091.52 = 20,221.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,093.82x = 39,091.52 × 20,221.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,093.82x = 790,498,162.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,498,162.73/26,093.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,294.46

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