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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,323.95, 54,278.90 and 26,755.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,323.95, 54,278.90 and 26,755.99 is: 36,931.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,323.95 : 54,278.90 = 26,755.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,323.95/54,278.90 = 26,755.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,323.95x = 54,278.90 × 26,755.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,323.95x = 1,452,285,501.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,285,501.11/39,323.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,931.33

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