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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,036.75, 39,033.23 and 21,094.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,036.75, 39,033.23 and 21,094.13 is: 31,623.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,036.75 : 39,033.23 = 21,094.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,036.75/39,033.23 = 21,094.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,036.75x = 39,033.23 × 21,094.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,036.75x = 823,371,727.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,371,727.30/26,036.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,623.45

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