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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,029.21, 55,247.93 and 26,393.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,029.21, 55,247.93 and 26,393.27 is: 36,427.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,029.21 : 55,247.93 = 26,393.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,029.21/55,247.93 = 26,393.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,029.21x = 55,247.93 × 26,393.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,029.21x = 1,458,173,125.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,173,125.23/40,029.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,427.73

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