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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,497.56, 39,709.08 and 20,926.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,497.56, 39,709.08 and 20,926.44 is: 31,360.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,497.56 : 39,709.08 = 20,926.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,497.56/39,709.08 = 20,926.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,497.56x = 39,709.08 × 20,926.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,497.56x = 830,969,680.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,969,680.08/26,497.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,360.23

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