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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,332.96, 36,315.96 and 21,849.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,332.96, 36,315.96 and 21,849.62 is: 30,132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,332.96 : 36,315.96 = 21,849.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,332.96/36,315.96 = 21,849.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,332.96x = 36,315.96 × 21,849.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,332.96x = 793,489,925.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,489,925.94/26,332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,132.96

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