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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,731.96, 59,618.46 and 26,414.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,731.96, 59,618.46 and 26,414.22 is: 39,634.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,731.96 : 59,618.46 = 26,414.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,731.96/59,618.46 = 26,414.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,731.96x = 59,618.46 × 26,414.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,731.96x = 1,574,775,118.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,775,118.50/39,731.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,634.97

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