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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,943.71, 55,104.84 and 26,314.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,943.71, 55,104.84 and 26,314.14 is: 36,302.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,943.71 : 55,104.84 = 26,314.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,943.71/55,104.84 = 26,314.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,943.71x = 55,104.84 × 26,314.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,943.71x = 1,450,036,474.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,036,474.44/39,943.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,302.00

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