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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,166.93, 36,090.81 and 20,116.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,166.93, 36,090.81 and 20,116.23 is: 27,745.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,166.93 : 36,090.81 = 20,116.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,166.93/36,090.81 = 20,116.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,166.93x = 36,090.81 × 20,116.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,166.93x = 726,011,034.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,011,034.85/26,166.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,745.37

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