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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.10, 36,236.67 and 20,963.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.10, 36,236.67 and 20,963.34 is: 28,966.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.10 : 36,236.67 = 20,963.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.10/36,236.67 = 20,963.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.10x = 36,236.67 × 20,963.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.10x = 759,641,633.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,641,633.68/26,225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,966.21

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