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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.47, 37,278.02 and 20,695.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.47, 37,278.02 and 20,695.91 is: 28,580.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.47 : 37,278.02 = 20,695.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.47/37,278.02 = 20,695.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.47x = 37,278.02 × 20,695.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.47x = 771,502,412.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,502,412.25/26,994.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,580.02

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