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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170, 39,201.54 and 21,773.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170, 39,201.54 and 21,773.32 is: 32,615.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170 : 39,201.54 = 21,773.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170/39,201.54 = 21,773.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170x = 39,201.54 × 21,773.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170x = 853,547,674.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,547,674.91/26,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,615.50

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