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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.24, 36,258.02 and 20,282.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.24, 36,258.02 and 20,282.48 is: 28,000.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.24 : 36,258.02 = 20,282.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.24/36,258.02 = 20,282.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.24x = 36,258.02 × 20,282.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.24x = 735,402,565.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,402,565.49/26,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,000.15

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