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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,635.67, 54,720.86 and 26,218.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,635.67, 54,720.86 and 26,218.43 is: 36,197.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,635.67 : 54,720.86 = 26,218.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,635.67/54,720.86 = 26,218.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,635.67x = 54,720.86 × 26,218.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,635.67x = 1,434,694,632.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,694,632.75/39,635.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,197.06

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