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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,688.76, 36,788.07 and 21,014.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,688.76, 36,788.07 and 21,014.51 is: 28,966.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,688.76 : 36,788.07 = 21,014.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,688.76/36,788.07 = 21,014.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,688.76x = 36,788.07 × 21,014.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,688.76x = 773,083,159.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,083,159.76/26,688.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,966.62

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