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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,397.26, 54,350.97 and 26,645.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,397.26, 54,350.97 and 26,645.94 is: 36,759.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,397.26 : 54,350.97 = 26,645.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,397.26/54,350.97 = 26,645.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,397.26x = 54,350.97 × 26,645.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,397.26x = 1,448,232,685.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,232,685.56/39,397.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,759.73

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