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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,207.31, 39,278.15 and 20,638.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,207.31, 39,278.15 and 20,638.67 is: 30,932.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,207.31 : 39,278.15 = 20,638.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,207.31/39,278.15 = 20,638.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,207.31x = 39,278.15 × 20,638.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,207.31x = 810,648,631.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,648,631.27/26,207.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,932.16

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