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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,267.10, 39,497.85 and 21,990.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,267.10, 39,497.85 and 21,990.30 is: 33,066.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,267.10 : 39,497.85 = 21,990.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,267.10/39,497.85 = 21,990.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,267.10x = 39,497.85 × 21,990.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,267.10x = 868,569,570.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,569,570.86/26,267.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,066.82

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