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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,959.70, 40,439.55 and 26,191.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,959.70, 40,439.55 and 26,191.70 is: 39,287.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,959.70 : 40,439.55 = 26,191.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,959.70/40,439.55 = 26,191.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,959.70x = 40,439.55 × 26,191.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,959.70x = 1,059,180,561.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,180,561.74/26,959.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,287.55

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