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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,966.20, 37,280.62 and 20,240.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,966.20, 37,280.62 and 20,240.15 is: 27,981.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,966.20 : 37,280.62 = 20,240.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,966.20/37,280.62 = 20,240.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,966.20x = 37,280.62 × 20,240.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,966.20x = 754,565,179.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,565,179.79/26,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,981.89

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