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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,363.10, 39,544.65 and 20,487.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,363.10, 39,544.65 and 20,487.90 is: 30,731.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,363.10 : 39,544.65 = 20,487.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,363.10/39,544.65 = 20,487.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,363.10x = 39,544.65 × 20,487.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,363.10x = 810,186,834.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,186,834.74/26,363.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,731.85

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