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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,805.39, 37,035.93 and 21,183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,805.39, 37,035.93 and 21,183.24 is: 29,268.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,805.39 : 37,035.93 = 21,183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,805.39/37,035.93 = 21,183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,805.39x = 37,035.93 × 21,183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,805.39x = 784,540,993.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,540,993.81/26,805.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,268.03

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