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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,626.51, 36,710.48 and 21,829.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,626.51, 36,710.48 and 21,829.08 is: 30,096.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,626.51 : 36,710.48 = 21,829.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,626.51/36,710.48 = 21,829.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,626.51x = 36,710.48 × 21,829.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,626.51x = 801,356,004.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,356,004.76/26,626.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,096.17

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