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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,960.12, 59,862.42 and 26,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,960.12, 59,862.42 and 26,067 is: 39,049.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,960.12 : 59,862.42 = 26,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,960.12/59,862.42 = 26,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,960.12x = 59,862.42 × 26,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,960.12x = 1,560,433,702.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,433,702.14/39,960.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,049.78

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