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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,729.13, 36,876.24 and 20,598.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,729.13, 36,876.24 and 20,598.63 is: 28,418.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,729.13 : 36,876.24 = 20,598.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,729.13/36,876.24 = 20,598.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,729.13x = 36,876.24 × 20,598.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,729.13x = 759,600,023.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,600,023.55/26,729.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,418.43

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