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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,566.54, 39,797.97 and 20,695.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,566.54, 39,797.97 and 20,695.66 is: 31,003.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,566.54 : 39,797.97 = 20,695.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,566.54/39,797.97 = 20,695.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,566.54x = 39,797.97 × 20,695.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,566.54x = 823,645,255.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,645,255.81/26,566.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,003.11

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