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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,364.19, 59,024.60 and 26,898.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,364.19, 59,024.60 and 26,898.29 is: 40,332.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,364.19 : 59,024.60 = 26,898.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,364.19/59,024.60 = 26,898.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,364.19x = 59,024.60 × 26,898.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,364.19x = 1,587,660,378.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,660,378.32/39,364.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,332.61

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