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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,654.96, 39,979.26 and 20,737.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,654.96, 39,979.26 and 20,737.78 is: 31,104.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,654.96 : 39,979.26 = 20,737.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,654.96/39,979.26 = 20,737.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,654.96x = 39,979.26 × 20,737.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,654.96x = 829,081,098.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,081,098.44/26,654.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,104.20

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