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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,644.23, 59,349.71 and 26,463.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,644.23, 59,349.71 and 26,463.91 is: 39,618.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,644.23 : 59,349.71 = 26,463.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,644.23/59,349.71 = 26,463.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,644.23x = 59,349.71 × 26,463.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,644.23x = 1,570,625,466.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,625,466.18/39,644.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,618.01

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