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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,325.19, 39,518.16 and 20,796.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,325.19, 39,518.16 and 20,796.94 is: 31,219.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,325.19 : 39,518.16 = 20,796.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,325.19/39,518.16 = 20,796.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,325.19x = 39,518.16 × 20,796.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,325.19x = 821,856,802.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,856,802.43/26,325.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,219.41

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