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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,333.88, 39,458.48 and 21,041.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,333.88, 39,458.48 and 21,041.32 is: 31,528.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,333.88 : 39,458.48 = 21,041.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,333.88/39,458.48 = 21,041.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,333.88x = 39,458.48 × 21,041.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,333.88x = 830,258,504.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,258,504.39/26,333.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,528.15

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