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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,325.46, 36,305.62 and 21,842.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,325.46, 36,305.62 and 21,842.12 is: 30,122.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,325.46 : 36,305.62 = 21,842.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,325.46/36,305.62 = 21,842.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,325.46x = 36,305.62 × 21,842.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,325.46x = 792,991,708.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,991,708.71/26,325.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,122.62

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