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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,607.65, 54,622.02 and 26,879.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,607.65, 54,622.02 and 26,879.31 is: 37,068.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,607.65 : 54,622.02 = 26,879.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,607.65/54,622.02 = 26,879.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,607.65x = 54,622.02 × 26,879.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,607.65x = 1,468,202,208.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,202,208.41/39,607.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,068.65

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