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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,261.69, 39,334.65 and 21,707.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,261.69, 39,334.65 and 21,707.03 is: 32,512.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,261.69 : 39,334.65 = 21,707.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,261.69/39,334.65 = 21,707.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,261.69x = 39,334.65 × 21,707.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,261.69x = 853,838,345.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,838,345.37/26,261.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,512.70

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