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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,186.72, 54,094.22 and 26,457.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,186.72, 54,094.22 and 26,457.14 is: 36,522.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,186.72 : 54,094.22 = 26,457.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,186.72/54,094.22 = 26,457.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,186.72x = 54,094.22 × 26,457.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,186.72x = 1,431,178,351.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,178,351.73/39,186.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,522.02

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