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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,432.76, 59,126.40 and 26,967.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,432.76, 59,126.40 and 26,967.89 is: 40,436.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,432.76 : 59,126.40 = 26,967.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,432.76/59,126.40 = 26,967.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,432.76x = 59,126.40 × 26,967.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,432.76x = 1,594,514,399.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,514,399.11/39,432.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,436.29

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