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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,359.41, 39,493.06 and 21,945.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,359.41, 39,493.06 and 21,945.44 is: 32,879.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,359.41 : 39,493.06 = 21,945.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,359.41/39,493.06 = 21,945.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,359.41x = 39,493.06 × 21,945.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,359.41x = 866,692,465.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,692,465.82/26,359.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,879.81

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