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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,165.93, 36,089.43 and 20,115.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,165.93, 36,089.43 and 20,115.23 is: 27,743.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,165.93 : 36,089.43 = 20,115.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,165.93/36,089.43 = 20,115.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,165.93x = 36,089.43 × 20,115.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,165.93x = 725,947,185.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,947,185.02/26,165.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,743.99

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