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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,529.37, 36,663.05 and 21,741.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,529.37, 36,663.05 and 21,741.77 is: 30,046.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,529.37 : 36,663.05 = 21,741.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,529.37/36,663.05 = 21,741.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,529.37x = 36,663.05 × 21,741.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,529.37x = 797,119,600.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,119,600.60/26,529.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,046.68

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