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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,204.08, 39,306.18 and 21,577.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,204.08, 39,306.18 and 21,577.36 is: 32,366.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,204.08 : 39,306.18 = 21,577.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,204.08/39,306.18 = 21,577.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,204.08x = 39,306.18 × 21,577.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,204.08x = 848,123,596.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,123,596.08/26,204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,366.09

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