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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.49, 36,250.68 and 20,227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.49, 36,250.68 and 20,227.58 is: 27,906.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.49 : 36,250.68 = 20,227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.49/36,250.68 = 20,227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.49x = 36,250.68 × 20,227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.49x = 733,263,560.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,263,560.29/26,275.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,906.75

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