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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,205.36, 36,177.32 and 21,044.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,205.36, 36,177.32 and 21,044.76 is: 29,052.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,205.36 : 36,177.32 = 21,044.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,205.36/36,177.32 = 21,044.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,205.36x = 36,177.32 × 21,044.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,205.36x = 761,343,016.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,343,016.84/26,205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,052.95

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