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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,749.46, 36,952.68 and 21,364.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,749.46, 36,952.68 and 21,364.82 is: 29,514.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,749.46 : 36,952.68 = 21,364.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,749.46/36,952.68 = 21,364.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,749.46x = 36,952.68 × 21,364.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,749.46x = 789,487,171.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,487,171.95/26,749.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,514.14

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