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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,368.98, 36,304.91 and 21,349.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,368.98, 36,304.91 and 21,349.81 is: 29,394.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,368.98 : 36,304.91 = 21,349.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,368.98/36,304.91 = 21,349.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,368.98x = 36,304.91 × 21,349.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,368.98x = 775,102,949.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,102,949.26/26,368.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,394.50

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