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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,341.16, 36,364.02 and 20,359.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,341.16, 36,364.02 and 20,359.31 is: 28,106.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,341.16 : 36,364.02 = 20,359.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,341.16/36,364.02 = 20,359.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,341.16x = 36,364.02 × 20,359.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,341.16x = 740,346,356.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,346,356.03/26,341.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,106.07

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