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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,607.24, 54,665.70 and 26,179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,607.24, 54,665.70 and 26,179.24 is: 36,132.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,607.24 : 54,665.70 = 26,179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,607.24/54,665.70 = 26,179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,607.24x = 54,665.70 × 26,179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,607.24x = 1,431,106,480.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,106,480.07/39,607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,132.45

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