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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,322.33, 39,391.14 and 21,583.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,322.33, 39,391.14 and 21,583.83 is: 32,300.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,322.33 : 39,391.14 = 21,583.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,322.33/39,391.14 = 21,583.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,322.33x = 39,391.14 × 21,583.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,322.33x = 850,211,669.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,211,669.27/26,322.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,300.02

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