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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,456.83, 59,213.57 and 26,774.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,456.83, 59,213.57 and 26,774.97 is: 40,181.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,456.83 : 59,213.57 = 26,774.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,456.83/59,213.57 = 26,774.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,456.83x = 59,213.57 × 26,774.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,456.83x = 1,585,441,204.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,441,204.42/39,456.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,181.66

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