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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,855.24, 54,985.86 and 26,433

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,855.24, 54,985.86 and 26,433 is: 36,468.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,855.24 : 54,985.86 = 26,433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,855.24/54,985.86 = 26,433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,855.24x = 54,985.86 × 26,433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,855.24x = 1,453,441,237.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,441,237.38/39,855.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,468.01

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