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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,812.94, 36,979.56 and 20,113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,812.94, 36,979.56 and 20,113.44 is: 27,739.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,812.94 : 36,979.56 = 20,113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,812.94/36,979.56 = 20,113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,812.94x = 36,979.56 × 20,113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,812.94x = 743,786,161.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,786,161.29/26,812.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,739.82

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