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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,041.76, 39,040.70 and 21,099.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,041.76, 39,040.70 and 21,099.14 is: 31,630.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,041.76 : 39,040.70 = 21,099.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,041.76/39,040.70 = 21,099.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,041.76x = 39,040.70 × 21,099.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,041.76x = 823,725,195.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,725,195.00/26,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,630.93

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