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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,325.30, 54,251.61 and 26,573.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,325.30, 54,251.61 and 26,573.81 is: 36,660.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,325.30 : 54,251.61 = 26,573.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,325.30/54,251.61 = 26,573.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,325.30x = 54,251.61 × 26,573.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,325.30x = 1,441,671,605.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,671,605.42/39,325.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,660.16

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