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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,957.65, 59,949.47 and 26,684.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,957.65, 59,949.47 and 26,684.63 is: 40,035.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,957.65 : 59,949.47 = 26,684.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,957.65/59,949.47 = 26,684.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,957.65x = 59,949.47 × 26,684.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,957.65x = 1,599,729,425.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,729,425.65/39,957.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,035.62

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