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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,558.28, 54,590.40 and 26,983

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,558.28, 54,590.40 and 26,983 is: 37,236.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,558.28 : 54,590.40 = 26,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,558.28/54,590.40 = 26,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,558.28x = 54,590.40 × 26,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,558.28x = 1,473,012,763.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,012,763.20/39,558.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,236.52

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