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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,660.48, 36,795.98 and 20,276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,660.48, 36,795.98 and 20,276.84 is: 27,985.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,660.48 : 36,795.98 = 20,276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,660.48/36,795.98 = 20,276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,660.48x = 36,795.98 × 20,276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,660.48x = 746,105,913.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,105,913.74/26,660.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,985.47

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