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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,885.76, 37,041.80 and 20,160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,885.76, 37,041.80 and 20,160.84 is: 27,776.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,885.76 : 37,041.80 = 20,160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,885.76/37,041.80 = 20,160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,885.76x = 37,041.80 × 20,160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,885.76x = 746,793,803.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,793,803.11/26,885.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,776.56

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