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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.26, 36,667.38 and 21,797.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.26, 36,667.38 and 21,797.54 is: 30,052.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.26 : 36,667.38 = 21,797.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.26/36,667.38 = 21,797.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.26x = 36,667.38 × 21,797.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.26x = 799,258,682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,258,682.25/26,595.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,052.67

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