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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,341.96, 58,982.22 and 26,830.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,341.96, 58,982.22 and 26,830.98 is: 40,225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,341.96 : 58,982.22 = 26,830.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,341.96/58,982.22 = 26,830.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,341.96x = 58,982.22 × 26,830.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,341.96x = 1,582,550,765.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,550,765.18/39,341.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,225.52

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