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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,565.27, 36,654.73 and 20,190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,565.27, 36,654.73 and 20,190.16 is: 27,858.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,565.27 : 36,654.73 = 20,190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,565.27/36,654.73 = 20,190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,565.27x = 36,654.73 × 20,190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,565.27x = 740,064,858.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,064,858.80/26,565.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,858.36

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