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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,309.64, 58,954.04 and 26,827.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,309.64, 58,954.04 and 26,827.42 is: 40,234.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,309.64 : 58,954.04 = 26,827.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,309.64/58,954.04 = 26,827.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,309.64x = 58,954.04 × 26,827.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,309.64x = 1,581,584,791.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,584,791.78/39,309.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,234.02

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