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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,473.32, 36,571.14 and 21,161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,473.32, 36,571.14 and 21,161.16 is: 29,232.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,473.32 : 36,571.14 = 21,161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,473.32/36,571.14 = 21,161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,473.32x = 36,571.14 × 21,161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,473.32x = 773,887,744.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,887,744.92/26,473.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,232.74

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