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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,127.03, 36,030.74 and 20,149.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,127.03, 36,030.74 and 20,149.23 is: 27,787.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,127.03 : 36,030.74 = 20,149.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,127.03/36,030.74 = 20,149.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,127.03x = 36,030.74 × 20,149.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,127.03x = 725,991,667.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,991,667.33/26,127.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,787.00

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