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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,329.96, 36,311.82 and 21,846.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,329.96, 36,311.82 and 21,846.61 is: 30,128.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,329.96 : 36,311.82 = 21,846.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,329.96/36,311.82 = 21,846.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,329.96x = 36,311.82 × 21,846.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,329.96x = 793,290,169.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,290,169.93/26,329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,128.80

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