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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,896.76, 40,358.96 and 20,363.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,896.76, 40,358.96 and 20,363.10 is: 30,555.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,896.76 : 40,358.96 = 20,363.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,896.76/40,358.96 = 20,363.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,896.76x = 40,358.96 × 20,363.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,896.76x = 821,833,361.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,833,361.58/26,896.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,555.11

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