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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,296.97, 39,416.22 and 20,036.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,296.97, 39,416.22 and 20,036.34 is: 30,032.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,296.97 : 39,416.22 = 20,036.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,296.97/39,416.22 = 20,036.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,296.97x = 39,416.22 × 20,036.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,296.97x = 789,756,785.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,756,785.43/26,296.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,032.24

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