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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,791.08, 59,676.90 and 26,722.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,791.08, 59,676.90 and 26,722.54 is: 40,077.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,791.08 : 59,676.90 = 26,722.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,791.08/59,676.90 = 26,722.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,791.08x = 59,676.90 × 26,722.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,791.08x = 1,594,718,347.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,718,347.33/39,791.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,077.28

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