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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,802.20, 36,944.40 and 21,127.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,802.20, 36,944.40 and 21,127.74 is: 29,122.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,802.20 : 36,944.40 = 21,127.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,802.20/36,944.40 = 21,127.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,802.20x = 36,944.40 × 21,127.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,802.20x = 780,551,677.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,551,677.66/26,802.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,122.67

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