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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,226.40, 39,339.60 and 21,042.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,226.40, 39,339.60 and 21,042.40 is: 31,563.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,226.40 : 39,339.60 = 21,042.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,226.40/39,339.60 = 21,042.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,226.40x = 39,339.60 × 21,042.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,226.40x = 827,799,599.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,799,599.04/26,226.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,563.60

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