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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,209.84, 36,204.96 and 20,941.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,209.84, 36,204.96 and 20,941.60 is: 28,927.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,209.84 : 36,204.96 = 20,941.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,209.84/36,204.96 = 20,941.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,209.84x = 36,204.96 × 20,941.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,209.84x = 758,189,790.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,189,790.34/26,209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,927.68

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