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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,219.40, 39,329.10 and 21,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,219.40, 39,329.10 and 21,035.40 is: 31,553.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,219.40 : 39,329.10 = 21,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,219.40/39,329.10 = 21,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,219.40x = 39,329.10 × 21,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,219.40x = 827,303,350.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,303,350.14/26,219.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,553.10

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