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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,227.03, 39,373.52 and 21,026.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,227.03, 39,373.52 and 21,026.87 is: 31,566.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,227.03 : 39,373.52 = 21,026.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,227.03/39,373.52 = 21,026.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,227.03x = 39,373.52 × 21,026.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,227.03x = 827,901,680.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,901,680.53/26,227.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,566.74

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