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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,058.16, 38,996.40 and 21,323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,058.16, 38,996.40 and 21,323.44 is: 31,910.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,058.16 : 38,996.40 = 21,323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,058.16/38,996.40 = 21,323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,058.16x = 38,996.40 × 21,323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,058.16x = 831,537,395.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,537,395.62/26,058.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,910.83

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