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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,687.16, 39,994.92 and 20,771.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,687.16, 39,994.92 and 20,771.16 is: 31,128.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,687.16 : 39,994.92 = 20,771.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,687.16/39,994.92 = 20,771.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,687.16x = 39,994.92 × 20,771.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,687.16x = 830,740,882.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,740,882.51/26,687.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,128.86

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