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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,197.15, 36,083.21 and 20,135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,197.15, 36,083.21 and 20,135.80 is: 27,734.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,197.15 : 36,083.21 = 20,135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,197.15/36,083.21 = 20,135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,197.15x = 36,083.21 × 20,135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,197.15x = 726,564,334.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,564,334.55/26,197.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,734.48

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