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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.79, 39,222.06 and 21,736.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.79, 39,222.06 and 21,736.83 is: 32,601.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.79 : 39,222.06 = 21,736.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.79/39,222.06 = 21,736.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.79x = 39,222.06 × 21,736.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.79x = 852,563,250.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,563,250.47/26,150.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,601.82

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