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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,095.76, 39,094.43 and 20,223.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,095.76, 39,094.43 and 20,223.67 is: 30,297.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,095.76 : 39,094.43 = 20,223.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,095.76/39,094.43 = 20,223.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,095.76x = 39,094.43 × 20,223.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,095.76x = 790,632,851.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,632,851.16/26,095.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,297.37

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