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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,617.58, 36,713.84 and 21,582.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,617.58, 36,713.84 and 21,582.01 is: 29,768.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,617.58 : 36,713.84 = 21,582.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,617.58/36,713.84 = 21,582.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,617.58x = 36,713.84 × 21,582.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,617.58x = 792,358,262.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,358,262.32/26,617.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,768.24

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