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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.34, 36,976.77 and 21,774.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.34, 36,976.77 and 21,774.24 is: 30,037.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.34 : 36,976.77 = 21,774.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.34/36,976.77 = 21,774.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.34x = 36,976.77 × 21,774.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.34x = 805,141,064.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,141,064.40/26,804.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,037.71

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