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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,266.97, 54,183.48 and 26,547.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,266.97, 54,183.48 and 26,547.84 is: 36,632.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,266.97 : 54,183.48 = 26,547.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,266.97/54,183.48 = 26,547.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,266.97x = 54,183.48 × 26,547.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,266.97x = 1,438,454,357.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,454,357.68/39,266.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,632.68

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