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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,569.27, 36,625.53 and 21,845.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,569.27, 36,625.53 and 21,845.35 is: 30,113.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,569.27 : 36,625.53 = 21,845.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,569.27/36,625.53 = 21,845.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,569.27x = 36,625.53 × 21,845.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,569.27x = 800,097,521.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,097,521.79/26,569.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,113.64

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