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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,269.24, 36,264.90 and 20,287.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,269.24, 36,264.90 and 20,287.48 is: 28,007.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,269.24 : 36,264.90 = 20,287.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,269.24/36,264.90 = 20,287.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,269.24x = 36,264.90 × 20,287.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,269.24x = 735,723,433.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,723,433.45/26,269.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,007.03

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