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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,113.78, 36,012.54 and 20,135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,113.78, 36,012.54 and 20,135.98 is: 27,768.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,113.78 : 36,012.54 = 20,135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,113.78/36,012.54 = 20,135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,113.78x = 36,012.54 × 20,135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,113.78x = 725,147,785.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,147,785.19/26,113.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,768.78

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