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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,902.26, 37,076.79 and 21,883.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,902.26, 37,076.79 and 21,883.02 is: 30,159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,902.26 : 37,076.79 = 21,883.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,902.26/37,076.79 = 21,883.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,902.26x = 37,076.79 × 21,883.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,902.26x = 811,352,137.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,352,137.11/26,902.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,159.26

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