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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.16, 36,207.48 and 20,163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.16, 36,207.48 and 20,163.66 is: 27,838.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.16 : 36,207.48 = 20,163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.16/36,207.48 = 20,163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.16x = 36,207.48 × 20,163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.16x = 730,075,316.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,075,316.18/26,225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,838.74

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