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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,183.58, 39,275.37 and 21,556.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,183.58, 39,275.37 and 21,556.86 is: 32,335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,183.58 : 39,275.37 = 21,556.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,183.58/39,275.37 = 21,556.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,183.58x = 39,275.37 × 21,556.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,183.58x = 846,653,652.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,653,652.54/26,183.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,335.29

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