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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.54, 39,337.39 and 21,708.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.54, 39,337.39 and 21,708.87 is: 32,515.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.54 : 39,337.39 = 21,708.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.54/39,337.39 = 21,708.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.54x = 39,337.39 × 21,708.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.54x = 853,970,177.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,970,177.10/26,263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,515.43

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