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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,113.93, 39,121.56 and 20,241.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,113.93, 39,121.56 and 20,241.79 is: 30,324.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,113.93 : 39,121.56 = 20,241.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,113.93/39,121.56 = 20,241.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,113.93x = 39,121.56 × 20,241.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,113.93x = 791,890,401.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,890,401.99/26,113.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,324.44

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