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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,036.24, 55,251.57 and 26,584.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,036.24, 55,251.57 and 26,584.30 is: 36,687.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,036.24 : 55,251.57 = 26,584.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,036.24/55,251.57 = 26,584.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,036.24x = 55,251.57 × 26,584.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,036.24x = 1,468,824,312.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,824,312.35/40,036.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,687.37

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