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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,392, 54,407.68 and 26,795.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,392, 54,407.68 and 26,795.52 is: 37,009.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,392 : 54,407.68 = 26,795.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,392/54,407.68 = 26,795.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,392x = 54,407.68 × 26,795.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,392x = 1,457,882,077.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,882,077.59/39,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,009.60

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