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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,107.18, 39,111.45 and 20,235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,107.18, 39,111.45 and 20,235.04 is: 30,314.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,107.18 : 39,111.45 = 20,235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,107.18/39,111.45 = 20,235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,107.18x = 39,111.45 × 20,235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,107.18x = 791,421,755.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,421,755.21/26,107.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,314.33

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