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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,007.40, 59,924.70 and 26,010.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,007.40, 59,924.70 and 26,010.60 is: 38,959.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,007.40 : 59,924.70 = 26,010.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,007.40/59,924.70 = 26,010.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,007.40x = 59,924.70 × 26,010.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,007.40x = 1,558,677,401.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,677,401.82/40,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,959.73

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