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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,266.56, 58,889.51 and 26,784.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,266.56, 58,889.51 and 26,784.26 is: 40,169.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,266.56 : 58,889.51 = 26,784.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,266.56/58,889.51 = 26,784.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,266.56x = 58,889.51 × 26,784.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,266.56x = 1,577,311,947.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,311,947.11/39,266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,169.34

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