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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,737.65, 36,881.28 and 21,066.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,737.65, 36,881.28 and 21,066.48 is: 29,058.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,737.65 : 36,881.28 = 21,066.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,737.65/36,881.28 = 21,066.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,737.65x = 36,881.28 × 21,066.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,737.65x = 776,958,747.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,958,747.49/26,737.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,058.60

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