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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,425.72, 39,645.90 and 21,541.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,425.72, 39,645.90 and 21,541.42 is: 32,318.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,425.72 : 39,645.90 = 21,541.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,425.72/39,645.90 = 21,541.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,425.72x = 39,645.90 × 21,541.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,425.72x = 854,028,983.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,028,983.18/26,425.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,318.10

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