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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,966.50, 37,216.41 and 20,148.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,966.50, 37,216.41 and 20,148.69 is: 27,807.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,966.50 : 37,216.41 = 20,148.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,966.50/37,216.41 = 20,148.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,966.50x = 37,216.41 × 20,148.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,966.50x = 749,861,908.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,861,908.00/26,966.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,807.16

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