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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,151.29, 39,222.81 and 21,737.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,151.29, 39,222.81 and 21,737.33 is: 32,602.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,151.29 : 39,222.81 = 21,737.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,151.29/39,222.81 = 21,737.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,151.29x = 39,222.81 × 21,737.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,151.29x = 852,599,164.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,599,164.50/26,151.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,602.57

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