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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,564.05, 36,624.34 and 21,766.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,564.05, 36,624.34 and 21,766.32 is: 30,009.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,564.05 : 36,624.34 = 21,766.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,564.05/36,624.34 = 21,766.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,564.05x = 36,624.34 × 21,766.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,564.05x = 797,176,812.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,176,812.28/26,564.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,009.62

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