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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,344.52, 39,460.46 and 21,325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,344.52, 39,460.46 and 21,325.22 is: 31,942.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,344.52 : 39,460.46 = 21,325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,344.52/39,460.46 = 21,325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,344.52x = 39,460.46 × 21,325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,344.52x = 841,502,990.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,502,990.80/26,344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,942.24

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