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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,858.24, 54,990 and 26,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,858.24, 54,990 and 26,436 is: 36,472.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,858.24 : 54,990 = 26,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,858.24/54,990 = 26,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,858.24x = 54,990 × 26,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,858.24x = 1,453,715,640
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,715,640/39,858.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,472.15

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