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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,619.08, 36,715.91 and 21,583.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,619.08, 36,715.91 and 21,583.51 is: 29,770.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,619.08 : 36,715.91 = 21,583.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,619.08/36,715.91 = 21,583.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,619.08x = 36,715.91 × 21,583.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,619.08x = 792,458,102.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,458,102.73/26,619.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,770.31

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