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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,273.27, 58,887.59 and 26,808.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,273.27, 58,887.59 and 26,808.38 is: 40,197.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,273.27 : 58,887.59 = 26,808.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,273.27/58,887.59 = 26,808.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,273.27x = 58,887.59 × 26,808.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,273.27x = 1,578,680,682.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,680,682.35/39,273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,197.34

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