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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,126.62, 39,102.45 and 21,446.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,126.62, 39,102.45 and 21,446.44 is: 32,097.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,126.62 : 39,102.45 = 21,446.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,126.62/39,102.45 = 21,446.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,126.62x = 39,102.45 × 21,446.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,126.62x = 838,608,347.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,608,347.78/26,126.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,097.85

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