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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,888, 59,711.04 and 26,634.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,888, 59,711.04 and 26,634.24 is: 39,870.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,888 : 59,711.04 = 26,634.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,888/59,711.04 = 26,634.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,888x = 59,711.04 × 26,634.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,888x = 1,590,358,170.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,358,170.01/39,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,870.59

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