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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,208.06, 39,279.27 and 20,639.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,208.06, 39,279.27 and 20,639.42 is: 30,933.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,208.06 : 39,279.27 = 20,639.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,208.06/39,279.27 = 20,639.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,208.06x = 39,279.27 × 20,639.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,208.06x = 810,701,154.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,701,154.43/26,208.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,933.28

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