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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,985.03, 37,249.61 and 20,290.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,985.03, 37,249.61 and 20,290.10 is: 28,008.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,985.03 : 37,249.61 = 20,290.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,985.03/37,249.61 = 20,290.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,985.03x = 37,249.61 × 20,290.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,985.03x = 755,798,303.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,798,303.53/26,985.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,008.05

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