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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,324.91, 36,337.02 and 20,957.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,324.91, 36,337.02 and 20,957.16 is: 28,927.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,324.91 : 36,337.02 = 20,957.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,324.91/36,337.02 = 20,957.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,324.91x = 36,337.02 × 20,957.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,324.91x = 761,520,742.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,520,742.06/26,324.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,927.76

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