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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,030.35, 35,888.32 and 21,245.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,030.35, 35,888.32 and 21,245.37 is: 29,291.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,030.35 : 35,888.32 = 21,245.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,030.35/35,888.32 = 21,245.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,030.35x = 35,888.32 × 21,245.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,030.35x = 762,460,611.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,460,611.42/26,030.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,291.22

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