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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,674.60, 36,815.36 and 20,322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,674.60, 36,815.36 and 20,322.18 is: 28,047.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,674.60 : 36,815.36 = 20,322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,674.60/36,815.36 = 20,322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,674.60x = 36,815.36 × 20,322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,674.60x = 748,168,372.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,168,372.68/26,674.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,047.97

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