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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,239.95, 79,908.73 and 26,963.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,239.95, 79,908.73 and 26,963.15 is: 40,469.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,239.95 : 79,908.73 = 26,963.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,239.95/79,908.73 = 26,963.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,239.95x = 79,908.73 × 26,963.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,239.95x = 2,154,590,606.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154,590,606.35/53,239.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,469.43

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