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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,191.58, 39,287.38 and 21,564.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,191.58, 39,287.38 and 21,564.86 is: 32,347.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,191.58 : 39,287.38 = 21,564.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,191.58/39,287.38 = 21,564.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,191.58x = 39,287.38 × 21,564.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,191.58x = 847,226,849.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,226,849.47/26,191.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,347.30

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