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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,445.68, 36,481.56 and 20,147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,445.68, 36,481.56 and 20,147.12 is: 27,792.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,445.68 : 36,481.56 = 20,147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,445.68/36,481.56 = 20,147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,445.68x = 36,481.56 × 20,147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,445.68x = 734,998,367.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,998,367.11/26,445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,792.76

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