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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,195.04, 36,114.48 and 21,702.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,195.04, 36,114.48 and 21,702.24 is: 29,920.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,195.04 : 36,114.48 = 21,702.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,195.04/36,114.48 = 21,702.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,195.04x = 36,114.48 × 21,702.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,195.04x = 783,765,112.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,765,112.44/26,195.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,920.36

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