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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,182.08, 39,273.12 and 21,555.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,182.08, 39,273.12 and 21,555.36 is: 32,333.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,182.08 : 39,273.12 = 21,555.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,182.08/39,273.12 = 21,555.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,182.08x = 39,273.12 × 21,555.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,182.08x = 846,546,239.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,546,239.92/26,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,333.04

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