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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.45, 36,711.23 and 21,297.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.45, 36,711.23 and 21,297.33 is: 29,387.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.45 : 36,711.23 = 21,297.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.45/36,711.23 = 21,297.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.45x = 36,711.23 × 21,297.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.45x = 781,851,073.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,851,073.53/26,604.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,387.98

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