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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,544.04, 36,611.90 and 21,992.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,544.04, 36,611.90 and 21,992.36 is: 30,333.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,544.04 : 36,611.90 = 21,992.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,544.04/36,611.90 = 21,992.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,544.04x = 36,611.90 × 21,992.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,544.04x = 805,182,085.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,182,085.08/26,544.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,333.82

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