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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,366.38, 59,018.78 and 26,855.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,366.38, 59,018.78 and 26,855.40 is: 40,262.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,366.38 : 59,018.78 = 26,855.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,366.38/59,018.78 = 26,855.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,366.38x = 59,018.78 × 26,855.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,366.38x = 1,584,972,944.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,972,944.41/39,366.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,262.10

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