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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,228.10, 39,439.35 and 21,951.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,228.10, 39,439.35 and 21,951.30 is: 33,008.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,228.10 : 39,439.35 = 21,951.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,228.10/39,439.35 = 21,951.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,228.10x = 39,439.35 × 21,951.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,228.10x = 865,745,003.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,745,003.66/26,228.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,008.30

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