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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,789.05, 36,926.20 and 21,115

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,789.05, 36,926.20 and 21,115 is: 29,105.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,789.05 : 36,926.20 = 21,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,789.05/36,926.20 = 21,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,789.05x = 36,926.20 × 21,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,789.05x = 779,696,607.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,696,607.43/26,789.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,105.05

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