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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,620.58, 36,717.97 and 21,585.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,620.58, 36,717.97 and 21,585.01 is: 29,772.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,620.58 : 36,717.97 = 21,585.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,620.58/36,717.97 = 21,585.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,620.58x = 36,717.97 × 21,585.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,620.58x = 792,557,749.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,557,749.63/26,620.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,772.37

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