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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,562.36, 36,615.78 and 21,838.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,562.36, 36,615.78 and 21,838.44 is: 30,103.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,562.36 : 36,615.78 = 21,838.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,562.36/36,615.78 = 21,838.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,562.36x = 36,615.78 × 21,838.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,562.36x = 799,631,514.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,631,514.58/26,562.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,103.93

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