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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,035.25, 39,030.98 and 21,092.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,035.25, 39,030.98 and 21,092.63 is: 31,621.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,035.25 : 39,030.98 = 21,092.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,035.25/39,030.98 = 21,092.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,035.25x = 39,030.98 × 21,092.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,035.25x = 823,265,719.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,265,719.06/26,035.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,621.20

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