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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,171.52, 39,263.76 and 21,499.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,171.52, 39,263.76 and 21,499.44 is: 32,254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,171.52 : 39,263.76 = 21,499.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,171.52/39,263.76 = 21,499.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,171.52x = 39,263.76 × 21,499.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,171.52x = 844,148,852.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,148,852.29/26,171.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,254.48

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