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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,338.97, 39,448.82 and 20,373.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,338.97, 39,448.82 and 20,373.93 is: 30,514.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,338.97 : 39,448.82 = 20,373.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,338.97/39,448.82 = 20,373.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,338.97x = 39,448.82 × 20,373.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,338.97x = 803,727,548.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,727,548.20/26,338.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,514.76

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