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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,322.46, 36,301.48 and 21,839.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,322.46, 36,301.48 and 21,839.11 is: 30,118.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,322.46 : 36,301.48 = 21,839.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,322.46/36,301.48 = 21,839.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,322.46x = 36,301.48 × 21,839.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,322.46x = 792,792,014.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,792,014.88/26,322.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,118.46

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