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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,272.60, 39,369.96 and 21,625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,272.60, 39,369.96 and 21,625.60 is: 32,406.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272.60 : 39,369.96 = 21,625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272.60/39,369.96 = 21,625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272.60x = 39,369.96 × 21,625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272.60x = 851,399,006.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,399,006.98/26,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,406.35

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