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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,295.32, 39,413.77 and 20,034.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,295.32, 39,413.77 and 20,034.69 is: 30,029.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,295.32 : 39,413.77 = 20,034.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,295.32/39,413.77 = 20,034.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,295.32x = 39,413.77 × 20,034.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,295.32x = 789,642,714.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,642,714.75/26,295.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,029.78

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