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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,330.84, 36,313.03 and 21,847.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,330.84, 36,313.03 and 21,847.49 is: 30,130.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,330.84 : 36,313.03 = 21,847.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,330.84/36,313.03 = 21,847.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,330.84x = 36,313.03 × 21,847.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,330.84x = 793,348,268.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,348,268.99/26,330.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,130.01

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