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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,425.48, 36,438.69 and 20,063.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,425.48, 36,438.69 and 20,063.74 is: 27,666.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,425.48 : 36,438.69 = 20,063.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,425.48/36,438.69 = 20,063.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,425.48x = 36,438.69 × 20,063.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,425.48x = 731,096,402.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,096,402.10/26,425.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,666.34

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