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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,259.28, 58,866.53 and 26,794.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,259.28, 58,866.53 and 26,794.39 is: 40,176.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,259.28 : 58,866.53 = 26,794.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,259.28/58,866.53 = 26,794.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,259.28x = 58,866.53 × 26,794.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,259.28x = 1,577,292,762.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,292,762.77/39,259.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,176.31

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