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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,373.36, 59,127 and 26,309.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,373.36, 59,127 and 26,309.68 is: 39,509.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,373.36 : 59,127 = 26,309.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,373.36/59,127 = 26,309.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,373.36x = 59,127 × 26,309.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,373.36x = 1,555,612,449.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,612,449.36/39,373.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,509.26

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