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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,797.72, 37,012.08 and 21,438.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,797.72, 37,012.08 and 21,438.76 is: 29,610.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,797.72 : 37,012.08 = 21,438.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,797.72/37,012.08 = 21,438.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,797.72x = 37,012.08 × 21,438.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,797.72x = 793,493,100.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,493,100.22/26,797.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,610.47

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