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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,441.10, 39,661.65 and 20,220.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,441.10, 39,661.65 and 20,220.30 is: 30,330.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,441.10 : 39,661.65 = 20,220.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,441.10/39,661.65 = 20,220.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,441.10x = 39,661.65 × 20,220.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,441.10x = 801,970,461.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,970,461.50/26,441.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,330.45

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