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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,346.66, 36,371.62 and 20,364.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,346.66, 36,371.62 and 20,364.82 is: 28,113.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,346.66 : 36,371.62 = 20,364.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,346.66/36,371.62 = 20,364.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,346.66x = 36,371.62 × 20,364.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,346.66x = 740,701,494.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,701,494.41/26,346.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,113.68

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