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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,622.68, 36,652.91 and 20,947.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,622.68, 36,652.91 and 20,947.41 is: 28,839.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,622.68 : 36,652.91 = 20,947.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,622.68/36,652.91 = 20,947.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,622.68x = 36,652.91 × 20,947.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,622.68x = 767,783,428.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,783,428.73/26,622.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,839.45

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