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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,280.14, 58,909.41 and 26,797.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,280.14, 58,909.41 and 26,797.77 is: 40,189.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,280.14 : 58,909.41 = 26,797.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,280.14/58,909.41 = 26,797.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,280.14x = 58,909.41 × 26,797.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,280.14x = 1,578,640,820.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,640,820.02/39,280.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,189.29

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