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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,795.72, 36,970.55 and 21,112.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,795.72, 36,970.55 and 21,112.85 is: 29,129.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,795.72 : 36,970.55 = 21,112.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,795.72/36,970.55 = 21,112.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,795.72x = 36,970.55 × 21,112.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,795.72x = 780,553,676.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,553,676.57/26,795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,129.79

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