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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,533.55, 39,800.77 and 21,244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,533.55, 39,800.77 and 21,244.05 is: 31,866.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,533.55 : 39,800.77 = 21,244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,533.55/39,800.77 = 21,244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,533.55x = 39,800.77 × 21,244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,533.55x = 845,529,494.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,529,494.81/26,533.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,866.43

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