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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,271.24, 36,267.66 and 20,289.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,271.24, 36,267.66 and 20,289.48 is: 28,009.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,271.24 : 36,267.66 = 20,289.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,271.24/36,267.66 = 20,289.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,271.24x = 36,267.66 × 20,289.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,271.24x = 735,851,962.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,851,962.22/26,271.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,009.79

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