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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,208.66, 36,127.11 and 21,952.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,208.66, 36,127.11 and 21,952.22 is: 30,259.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,208.66 : 36,127.11 = 21,952.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,208.66/36,127.11 = 21,952.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,208.66x = 36,127.11 × 21,952.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,208.66x = 793,070,168.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,070,168.37/26,208.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,259.85

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