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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,430.73, 59,123.39 and 26,965.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,430.73, 59,123.39 and 26,965.91 is: 40,433.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,430.73 : 59,123.39 = 26,965.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,430.73/59,123.39 = 26,965.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,430.73x = 59,123.39 × 26,965.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,430.73x = 1,594,316,026.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,316,026.61/39,430.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,433.34

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