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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,498.56, 39,710.58 and 20,927.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,498.56, 39,710.58 and 20,927.44 is: 31,361.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,498.56 : 39,710.58 = 20,927.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,498.56/39,710.58 = 20,927.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,498.56x = 39,710.58 × 20,927.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,498.56x = 831,040,780.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,040,780.32/26,498.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,361.73

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