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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,295.83, 39,414.52 and 20,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,295.83, 39,414.52 and 20,035.20 is: 30,030.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,295.83 : 39,414.52 = 20,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,295.83/39,414.52 = 20,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,295.83x = 39,414.52 × 20,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,295.83x = 789,677,493.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,677,493.86/26,295.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,030.53

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