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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,609.70, 39,914.55 and 21,944.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,609.70, 39,914.55 and 21,944.10 is: 32,916.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,609.70 : 39,914.55 = 21,944.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,609.70/39,914.55 = 21,944.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,609.70x = 39,914.55 × 21,944.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,609.70x = 875,888,876.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,888,876.66/26,609.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,916.15

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