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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,295.61, 36,299.67 and 20,461.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,295.61, 36,299.67 and 20,461.52 is: 28,246.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,295.61 : 36,299.67 = 20,461.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,295.61/36,299.67 = 20,461.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,295.61x = 36,299.67 × 20,461.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,295.61x = 742,746,423.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,746,423.70/26,295.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,246.02

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