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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,095.83, 39,094.53 and 20,223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,095.83, 39,094.53 and 20,223.72 is: 30,297.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,095.83 : 39,094.53 = 20,223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,095.83/39,094.53 = 20,223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,095.83x = 39,094.53 × 20,223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,095.83x = 790,636,828.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,636,828.25/26,095.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,297.44

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