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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,956.65, 59,947.97 and 26,683.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,956.65, 59,947.97 and 26,683.63 is: 40,034.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,956.65 : 59,947.97 = 26,683.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,956.65/59,947.97 = 26,683.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,956.65x = 59,947.97 × 26,683.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,956.65x = 1,599,629,167.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,629,167.44/39,956.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,034.12

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