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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,789.55, 36,926.88 and 21,115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,789.55, 36,926.88 and 21,115.50 is: 29,105.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,789.55 : 36,926.88 = 21,115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,789.55/36,926.88 = 21,115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,789.55x = 36,926.88 × 21,115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,789.55x = 779,729,534.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,729,534.64/26,789.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,105.73

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