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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,201.36, 36,151.97 and 21,969.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,201.36, 36,151.97 and 21,969.51 is: 30,312.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,201.36 : 36,151.97 = 21,969.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,201.36/36,151.97 = 21,969.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,201.36x = 36,151.97 × 21,969.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,201.36x = 794,240,956.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,240,956.59/26,201.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,312.97

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