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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,725.56, 36,858.90 and 20,026.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,725.56, 36,858.90 and 20,026.92 is: 27,620.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,725.56 : 36,858.90 = 20,026.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,725.56/36,858.90 = 20,026.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,725.56x = 36,858.90 × 20,026.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,725.56x = 738,170,241.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,170,241.59/26,725.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,620.38

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