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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,236.34, 36,219.98 and 21,075.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,236.34, 36,219.98 and 21,075.93 is: 29,095.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,236.34 : 36,219.98 = 21,075.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,236.34/36,219.98 = 21,075.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,236.34x = 36,219.98 × 21,075.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,236.34x = 763,369,657.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,369,657.70/26,236.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,095.90

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