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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,430.72, 59,114.10 and 26,919.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,430.72, 59,114.10 and 26,919.22 is: 40,357.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,430.72 : 59,114.10 = 26,919.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,430.72/59,114.10 = 26,919.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,430.72x = 59,114.10 × 26,919.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,430.72x = 1,591,305,463.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,305,463.00/39,430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,357.00

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