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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,859.06, 54,977.17 and 26,230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,859.06, 54,977.17 and 26,230.58 is: 36,179.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,859.06 : 54,977.17 = 26,230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,859.06/54,977.17 = 26,230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,859.06x = 54,977.17 × 26,230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,859.06x = 1,442,083,055.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,083,055.86/39,859.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,179.56

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