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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,512.44, 59,237.84 and 26,828.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,512.44, 59,237.84 and 26,828.75 is: 40,222.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,512.44 : 59,237.84 = 26,828.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,512.44/59,237.84 = 26,828.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,512.44x = 59,237.84 × 26,828.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,512.44x = 1,589,276,970.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,276,970.78/39,512.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,222.20

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