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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,733.56, 36,869.94 and 20,034.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,733.56, 36,869.94 and 20,034.92 is: 27,631.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,733.56 : 36,869.94 = 20,034.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,733.56/36,869.94 = 20,034.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,733.56x = 36,869.94 × 20,034.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,733.56x = 738,686,298.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,686,298.30/26,733.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,631.42

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