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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,237.82, 36,225.27 and 20,258.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,237.82, 36,225.27 and 20,258.94 is: 27,970.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,237.82 : 36,225.27 = 20,258.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,237.82/36,225.27 = 20,258.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,237.82x = 36,225.27 × 20,258.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,237.82x = 733,885,571.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,885,571.41/26,237.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,970.52

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