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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.48, 36,996.80 and 20,125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.48, 36,996.80 and 20,125.96 is: 27,757.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.48 : 36,996.80 = 20,125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.48/36,996.80 = 20,125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.48x = 36,996.80 × 20,125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.48x = 744,596,116.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,596,116.93/26,825.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,757.05

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