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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,350.18, 39,481.53 and 21,422.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,350.18, 39,481.53 and 21,422.14 is: 32,097.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,350.18 : 39,481.53 = 21,422.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,350.18/39,481.53 = 21,422.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,350.18x = 39,481.53 × 21,422.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,350.18x = 845,778,863.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,778,863.07/26,350.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,097.65

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