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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,266.70, 54,193.41 and 26,695.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,266.70, 54,193.41 and 26,695.50 is: 36,843.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,266.70 : 54,193.41 = 26,695.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,266.70/54,193.41 = 26,695.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,266.70x = 54,193.41 × 26,695.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,266.70x = 1,446,720,176.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,720,176.66/39,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,843.44

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