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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,714.36, 36,897.19 and 21,355.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,714.36, 36,897.19 and 21,355.36 is: 29,495.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,714.36 : 36,897.19 = 21,355.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,714.36/36,897.19 = 21,355.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,714.36x = 36,897.19 × 21,355.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,714.36x = 787,952,775.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,952,775.44/26,714.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,495.48

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