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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,362.20, 39,485.70 and 20,472.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,362.20, 39,485.70 and 20,472.60 is: 30,664.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,362.20 : 39,485.70 = 20,472.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,362.20/39,485.70 = 20,472.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,362.20x = 39,485.70 × 20,472.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,362.20x = 808,374,941.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,374,941.82/26,362.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,664.17

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