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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,568.27, 36,624.15 and 21,844.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,568.27, 36,624.15 and 21,844.35 is: 30,112.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,568.27 : 36,624.15 = 21,844.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,568.27/36,624.15 = 21,844.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,568.27x = 36,624.15 × 21,844.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,568.27x = 800,030,751.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,030,751.05/26,568.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,112.26

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