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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.99, 39,341.07 and 21,711.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.99, 39,341.07 and 21,711.31 is: 32,519.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.99 : 39,341.07 = 21,711.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.99/39,341.07 = 21,711.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.99x = 39,341.07 × 21,711.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.99x = 854,146,166.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,146,166.50/26,265.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,519.09

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