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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,344.66, 36,368.86 and 20,362.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,344.66, 36,368.86 and 20,362.82 is: 28,110.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,344.66 : 36,368.86 = 20,362.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,344.66/36,368.86 = 20,362.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,344.66x = 36,368.86 × 20,362.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,344.66x = 740,572,549.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,572,549.79/26,344.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,110.92

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