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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,167.84, 39,251.77 and 21,532.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,167.84, 39,251.77 and 21,532.10 is: 32,298.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,167.84 : 39,251.77 = 21,532.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,167.84/39,251.77 = 21,532.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,167.84x = 39,251.77 × 21,532.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,167.84x = 845,172,786.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,172,786.73/26,167.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,298.15

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