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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,160.93, 39,241.35 and 21,525.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,160.93, 39,241.35 and 21,525.18 is: 32,287.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,160.93 : 39,241.35 = 21,525.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,160.93/39,241.35 = 21,525.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,160.93x = 39,241.35 × 21,525.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,160.93x = 844,677,122.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,677,122.19/26,160.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,287.73

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