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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,748.38, 39,946.92 and 21,491.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,748.38, 39,946.92 and 21,491.38 is: 32,095.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,748.38 : 39,946.92 = 21,491.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,748.38/39,946.92 = 21,491.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,748.38x = 39,946.92 × 21,491.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,748.38x = 858,514,303.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,514,303.08/26,748.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,095.94

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