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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,951.80, 40,427.70 and 21,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,951.80, 40,427.70 and 21,314.20 is: 31,971.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,951.80 : 40,427.70 = 21,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,951.80/40,427.70 = 21,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,951.80x = 40,427.70 × 21,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,951.80x = 861,684,083.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,684,083.34/26,951.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,971.30

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