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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,524.80, 36,586.08 and 21,800.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,524.80, 36,586.08 and 21,800.88 is: 30,070.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,524.80 : 36,586.08 = 21,800.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,524.80/36,586.08 = 21,800.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,524.80x = 36,586.08 × 21,800.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,524.80x = 797,608,739.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,608,739.75/26,524.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,070.30

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