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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,416.42, 59,160.09 and 26,735.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,416.42, 59,160.09 and 26,735.51 is: 40,127.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,416.42 : 59,160.09 = 26,735.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,416.42/59,160.09 = 26,735.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,416.42x = 59,160.09 × 26,735.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,416.42x = 1,581,675,425.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,675,425.95/39,416.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,127.32

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