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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,944.78, 37,170.92 and 20,935.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,944.78, 37,170.92 and 20,935.33 is: 28,880.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,944.78 : 37,170.92 = 20,935.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,944.78/37,170.92 = 20,935.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,944.78x = 37,170.92 × 20,935.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,944.78x = 778,185,476.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,185,476.60/26,944.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,880.75

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