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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,325.98, 36,291.39 and 20,027.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,325.98, 36,291.39 and 20,027.42 is: 27,608.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,325.98 : 36,291.39 = 20,027.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,325.98/36,291.39 = 20,027.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,325.98x = 36,291.39 × 20,027.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,325.98x = 726,822,909.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,822,909.91/26,325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,608.58

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