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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,471.89, 59,217.05 and 26,997.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,471.89, 59,217.05 and 26,997.77 is: 40,502.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,471.89 : 59,217.05 = 26,997.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,471.89/59,217.05 = 26,997.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,471.89x = 59,217.05 × 26,997.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,471.89x = 1,598,728,511.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,728,511.52/39,471.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,502.97

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