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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,954.74, 37,232.58 and 20,542.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,954.74, 37,232.58 and 20,542.24 is: 28,374.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,954.74 : 37,232.58 = 20,542.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,954.74/37,232.58 = 20,542.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,954.74x = 37,232.58 × 20,542.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,954.74x = 764,840,594.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,840,594.18/26,954.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,374.99

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