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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,426.68, 59,108.13 and 26,915.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,426.68, 59,108.13 and 26,915.22 is: 40,351.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,426.68 : 59,108.13 = 26,915.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,426.68/59,108.13 = 26,915.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,426.68x = 59,108.13 × 26,915.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,426.68x = 1,590,908,322.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,908,322.74/39,426.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,351.06

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