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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,240.52, 39,321.91 and 21,593.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,240.52, 39,321.91 and 21,593.55 is: 32,358.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,240.52 : 39,321.91 = 21,593.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,240.52/39,321.91 = 21,593.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,240.52x = 39,321.91 × 21,593.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,240.52x = 849,099,682.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,099,682.67/26,240.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,358.34

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