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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,719.94, 59,492.43 and 26,510.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,719.94, 59,492.43 and 26,510.46 is: 39,707.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,719.94 : 59,492.43 = 26,510.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,719.94/59,492.43 = 26,510.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,719.94x = 59,492.43 × 26,510.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,719.94x = 1,577,171,685.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,171,685.82/39,719.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,707.30

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