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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,241.91, 39,330.06 and 20,673.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,241.91, 39,330.06 and 20,673.26 is: 30,984.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,241.91 : 39,330.06 = 20,673.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,241.91/39,330.06 = 20,673.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,241.91x = 39,330.06 × 20,673.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,241.91x = 813,080,556.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,080,556.20/26,241.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,984.05

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