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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,570.28, 36,626.90 and 21,846.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,570.28, 36,626.90 and 21,846.36 is: 30,115.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,570.28 : 36,626.90 = 21,846.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,570.28/36,626.90 = 21,846.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,570.28x = 36,626.90 × 21,846.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,570.28x = 800,164,443.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,164,443.08/26,570.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,115.02

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