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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,544.54, 36,612.59 and 21,992.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,544.54, 36,612.59 and 21,992.86 is: 30,334.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,544.54 : 36,612.59 = 21,992.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,544.54/36,612.59 = 21,992.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,544.54x = 36,612.59 × 21,992.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,544.54x = 805,215,566.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,215,566.11/26,544.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,334.51

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