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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,108.43, 39,113.33 and 20,236.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,108.43, 39,113.33 and 20,236.29 is: 30,316.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,108.43 : 39,113.33 = 20,236.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,108.43/39,113.33 = 20,236.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,108.43x = 39,113.33 × 20,236.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,108.43x = 791,508,587.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,508,587.56/26,108.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,316.21

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