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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,224.41, 39,281.13 and 21,205.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,224.41, 39,281.13 and 21,205.26 is: 31,763.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,224.41 : 39,281.13 = 21,205.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,224.41/39,281.13 = 21,205.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,224.41x = 39,281.13 × 21,205.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,224.41x = 832,966,574.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,966,574.74/26,224.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,763.02

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