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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,660.95, 59,511.89 and 26,343.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,660.95, 59,511.89 and 26,343.15 is: 39,528.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,660.95 : 59,511.89 = 26,343.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,660.95/59,511.89 = 26,343.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,660.95x = 59,511.89 × 26,343.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,660.95x = 1,567,730,513.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,730,513.34/39,660.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,528.32

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