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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,266.18, 58,876.89 and 26,801.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,266.18, 58,876.89 and 26,801.30 is: 40,186.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,266.18 : 58,876.89 = 26,801.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,266.18/58,876.89 = 26,801.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,266.18x = 58,876.89 × 26,801.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,266.18x = 1,577,976,897.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,976,897.57/39,266.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,186.67

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