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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.39, 37,034.55 and 21,182.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.39, 37,034.55 and 21,182.24 is: 29,266.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.39 : 37,034.55 = 21,182.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.39/37,034.55 = 21,182.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.39x = 37,034.55 × 21,182.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.39x = 784,474,818.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,474,818.98/26,804.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,266.66

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