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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,944, 59,882.16 and 26,756

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,944, 59,882.16 and 26,756 is: 40,111.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,944 : 59,882.16 = 26,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,944/59,882.16 = 26,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,944x = 59,882.16 × 26,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,944x = 1,602,207,072.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,207,072.96/39,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,111.33

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