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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,477.08, 36,552.55 and 20,414.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,477.08, 36,552.55 and 20,414.08 is: 28,182.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,477.08 : 36,552.55 = 20,414.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,477.08/36,552.55 = 20,414.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,477.08x = 36,552.55 × 20,414.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,477.08x = 746,186,593.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,186,593.35/26,477.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,182.36

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