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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,943, 59,880.66 and 26,755

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,943, 59,880.66 and 26,755 is: 40,109.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,943 : 59,880.66 = 26,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,943/59,880.66 = 26,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,943x = 59,880.66 × 26,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,943x = 1,602,107,058.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,107,058.30/39,943
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,109.83

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