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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,341.29, 36,364.19 and 20,359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,341.29, 36,364.19 and 20,359.44 is: 28,106.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,341.29 : 36,364.19 = 20,359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,341.29/36,364.19 = 20,359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,341.29x = 36,364.19 × 20,359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,341.29x = 740,354,413.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,354,413.53/26,341.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,106.24

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