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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,755.26, 36,947.08 and 20,029.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,755.26, 36,947.08 and 20,029.21 is: 27,658.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,755.26 : 36,947.08 = 20,029.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,755.26/36,947.08 = 20,029.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,755.26x = 36,947.08 × 20,029.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,755.26x = 740,020,930.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,020,930.07/26,755.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,658.89

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