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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,130.34, 36,035.31 and 20,152.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,130.34, 36,035.31 and 20,152.54 is: 27,791.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,130.34 : 36,035.31 = 20,152.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,130.34/36,035.31 = 20,152.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,130.34x = 36,035.31 × 20,152.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,130.34x = 726,203,026.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,203,026.19/26,130.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,791.56

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