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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,691.39, 36,791.70 and 21,017.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,691.39, 36,791.70 and 21,017.13 is: 28,970.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,691.39 : 36,791.70 = 21,017.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,691.39/36,791.70 = 21,017.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,691.39x = 36,791.70 × 21,017.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,691.39x = 773,255,941.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,255,941.82/26,691.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,970.24

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