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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,351.63, 36,322.58 and 20,599.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,351.63, 36,322.58 and 20,599.06 is: 28,393.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,351.63 : 36,322.58 = 20,599.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,351.63/36,322.58 = 20,599.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,351.63x = 36,322.58 × 20,599.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,351.63x = 748,210,917.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,210,917.70/26,351.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,393.35

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