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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,434.68, 39,671.22 and 21,302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,434.68, 39,671.22 and 21,302.52 is: 31,969.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,434.68 : 39,671.22 = 21,302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,434.68/39,671.22 = 21,302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,434.68x = 39,671.22 × 21,302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,434.68x = 845,096,957.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,096,957.47/26,434.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,969.25

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