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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,572.27, 36,629.67 and 21,848.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,572.27, 36,629.67 and 21,848.35 is: 30,117.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,572.27 : 36,629.67 = 21,848.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,572.27/36,629.67 = 21,848.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,572.27x = 36,629.67 × 21,848.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,572.27x = 800,297,850.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,297,850.54/26,572.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,117.78

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