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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,756.27, 36,948.47 and 20,030.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,756.27, 36,948.47 and 20,030.22 is: 27,660.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,756.27 : 36,948.47 = 20,030.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,756.27/36,948.47 = 20,030.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,756.27x = 36,948.47 × 20,030.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,756.27x = 740,085,697.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,085,697.87/26,756.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,660.28

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