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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,118.03, 39,117.61 and 20,460.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,118.03, 39,117.61 and 20,460.39 is: 30,644.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,118.03 : 39,117.61 = 20,460.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,118.03/39,117.61 = 20,460.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,118.03x = 39,117.61 × 20,460.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,118.03x = 800,361,556.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,361,556.47/26,118.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,644.02

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