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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,059.96, 35,964.95 and 21,803.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,059.96, 35,964.95 and 21,803.51 is: 30,090.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,059.96 : 35,964.95 = 21,803.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,059.96/35,964.95 = 21,803.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,059.96x = 35,964.95 × 21,803.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,059.96x = 784,162,048.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,162,048.21/26,059.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,090.69

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