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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,573.20, 59,359.80 and 26,332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,573.20, 59,359.80 and 26,332.40 is: 39,498.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,573.20 : 59,359.80 = 26,332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,573.20/59,359.80 = 26,332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,573.20x = 59,359.80 × 26,332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,573.20x = 1,563,085,997.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,085,997.52/39,573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,498.60

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