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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,207.10, 39,277.82 and 20,638.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,207.10, 39,277.82 and 20,638.45 is: 30,931.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,207.10 : 39,277.82 = 20,638.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,207.10/39,277.82 = 20,638.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,207.10x = 39,277.82 × 20,638.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,207.10x = 810,633,267.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,633,267.18/26,207.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,931.82

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