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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,130.76, 53,991.40 and 26,407.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,130.76, 53,991.40 and 26,407.54 is: 36,436.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,130.76 : 53,991.40 = 26,407.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,130.76/53,991.40 = 26,407.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,130.76x = 53,991.40 × 26,407.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,130.76x = 1,425,780,055.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,780,055.16/39,130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,436.30

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