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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,365.38, 59,037.54 and 26,883.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,365.38, 59,037.54 and 26,883.28 is: 40,317.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,365.38 : 59,037.54 = 26,883.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,365.38/59,037.54 = 26,883.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,365.38x = 59,037.54 × 26,883.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,365.38x = 1,587,122,718.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,122,718.33/39,365.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,317.73

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