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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,036.64, 35,899.20 and 21,565.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,036.64, 35,899.20 and 21,565.44 is: 29,734.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,036.64 : 35,899.20 = 21,565.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,036.64/35,899.20 = 21,565.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,036.64x = 35,899.20 × 21,565.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,036.64x = 774,182,043.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,182,043.65/26,036.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,734.33

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