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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,524.76, 59,327.70 and 26,468.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,524.76, 59,327.70 and 26,468.28 is: 39,729.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,524.76 : 59,327.70 = 26,468.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,524.76/59,327.70 = 26,468.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,524.76x = 59,327.70 × 26,468.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,524.76x = 1,570,302,175.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,302,175.36/39,524.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,729.58

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