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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,366.96, 59,019.93 and 26,856.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,366.96, 59,019.93 and 26,856.24 is: 40,263.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,366.96 : 59,019.93 = 26,856.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,366.96/59,019.93 = 26,856.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,366.96x = 59,019.93 × 26,856.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,366.96x = 1,585,053,404.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,053,404.86/39,366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,263.55

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