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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,997.64, 55,212.48 and 26,383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,997.64, 55,212.48 and 26,383.52 is: 36,419.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,997.64 : 55,212.48 = 26,383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,997.64/55,212.48 = 26,383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,997.64x = 55,212.48 × 26,383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,997.64x = 1,456,699,570.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,699,570.33/39,997.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,419.64

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