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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,039.25, 39,036.97 and 21,096.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,039.25, 39,036.97 and 21,096.63 is: 31,627.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,039.25 : 39,036.97 = 21,096.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,039.25/39,036.97 = 21,096.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,039.25x = 39,036.97 × 21,096.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,039.25x = 823,548,512.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,548,512.41/26,039.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,627.20

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