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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,472.89, 59,218.55 and 26,998.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,472.89, 59,218.55 and 26,998.77 is: 40,504.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,472.89 : 59,218.55 = 26,998.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,472.89/59,218.55 = 26,998.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,472.89x = 59,218.55 × 26,998.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,472.89x = 1,598,828,011.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,828,011.18/39,472.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,504.46

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