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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,476.08, 39,714.06 and 20,637

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,476.08, 39,714.06 and 20,637 is: 30,955.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,476.08 : 39,714.06 = 20,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,476.08/39,714.06 = 20,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,476.08x = 39,714.06 × 20,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,476.08x = 819,579,056.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,579,056.22/26,476.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,955.45

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