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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,975.12, 59,884.68 and 26,082

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,975.12, 59,884.68 and 26,082 is: 39,072.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,975.12 : 59,884.68 = 26,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,975.12/59,884.68 = 26,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,975.12x = 59,884.68 × 26,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,975.12x = 1,561,912,223.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,912,223.76/39,975.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,072.11

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