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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,202.93, 36,091.17 and 20,141.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,202.93, 36,091.17 and 20,141.58 is: 27,742.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,202.93 : 36,091.17 = 20,141.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,202.93/36,091.17 = 20,141.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,202.93x = 36,091.17 × 20,141.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,202.93x = 726,933,187.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,933,187.85/26,202.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,742.44

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