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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,719.68, 36,830.56 and 21,045.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,719.68, 36,830.56 and 21,045.44 is: 29,009.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,719.68 : 36,830.56 = 21,045.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,719.68/36,830.56 = 21,045.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,719.68x = 36,830.56 × 21,045.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,719.68x = 775,115,340.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,115,340.65/26,719.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,009.16

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