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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,560.48, 39,908.72 and 20,048

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,560.48, 39,908.72 and 20,048 is: 30,123.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,560.48 : 39,908.72 = 20,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,560.48/39,908.72 = 20,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,560.48x = 39,908.72 × 20,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,560.48x = 800,090,018.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,090,018.56/26,560.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,123.33

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