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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.08, 39,818.46 and 21,870.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.08, 39,818.46 and 21,870.44 is: 32,729.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.08 : 39,818.46 = 21,870.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.08/39,818.46 = 21,870.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.08x = 39,818.46 × 21,870.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.08x = 870,847,240.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,847,240.32/26,607.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,729.91

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