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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,430.32, 59,122.76 and 26,965.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,430.32, 59,122.76 and 26,965.45 is: 40,432.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,430.32 : 59,122.76 = 26,965.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,430.32/59,122.76 = 26,965.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,430.32x = 59,122.76 × 26,965.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,430.32x = 1,594,271,767.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,271,767.72/39,430.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,432.64

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