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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,838.24, 37,071.63 and 20,425.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,838.24, 37,071.63 and 20,425.88 is: 28,214.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,838.24 : 37,071.63 = 20,425.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,838.24/37,071.63 = 20,425.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,838.24x = 37,071.63 × 20,425.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,838.24x = 757,220,480.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,220,480.43/26,838.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,214.24

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