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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,044.48, 55,283.88 and 26,634

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,044.48, 55,283.88 and 26,634 is: 36,769.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,044.48 : 55,283.88 = 26,634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,044.48/55,283.88 = 26,634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,044.48x = 55,283.88 × 26,634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,044.48x = 1,472,430,859.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,430,859.92/40,044.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,769.88

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