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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,248.59, 39,333.99 and 21,601.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,248.59, 39,333.99 and 21,601.62 is: 32,370.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,248.59 : 39,333.99 = 21,601.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,248.59/39,333.99 = 21,601.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,248.59x = 39,333.99 × 21,601.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,248.59x = 849,677,905.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,677,905.06/26,248.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,370.42

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