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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,022.20, 38,975.70 and 21,414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,022.20, 38,975.70 and 21,414.20 is: 32,073.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,022.20 : 38,975.70 = 21,414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,022.20/38,975.70 = 21,414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,022.20x = 38,975.70 × 21,414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,022.20x = 834,633,434.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,633,434.94/26,022.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,073.90

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