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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,127.34, 36,031.17 and 20,149.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,127.34, 36,031.17 and 20,149.54 is: 27,787.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,127.34 : 36,031.17 = 20,149.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,127.34/36,031.17 = 20,149.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,127.34x = 36,031.17 × 20,149.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,127.34x = 726,011,501.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,011,501.16/26,127.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,787.43

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