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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,764.56, 36,826.65 and 21,966.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,764.56, 36,826.65 and 21,966.93 is: 30,225.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,764.56 : 36,826.65 = 21,966.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,764.56/36,826.65 = 21,966.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,764.56x = 36,826.65 × 21,966.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,764.56x = 808,968,442.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,968,442.68/26,764.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,225.36

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