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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,297.80, 58,946.70 and 26,856.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,297.80, 58,946.70 and 26,856.20 is: 40,284.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,297.80 : 58,946.70 = 26,856.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,297.80/58,946.70 = 26,856.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,297.80x = 58,946.70 × 26,856.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,297.80x = 1,583,084,364.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,084,364.54/39,297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,284.30

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