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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247.36, 36,191.93 and 21,452.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247.36, 36,191.93 and 21,452.42 is: 29,580.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247.36 : 36,191.93 = 21,452.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247.36/36,191.93 = 21,452.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247.36x = 36,191.93 × 21,452.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247.36x = 776,404,544.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,404,544.98/26,247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,580.29

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