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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,094.96, 55,305.24 and 27,526.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,094.96, 55,305.24 and 27,526.64 is: 37,969.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,094.96 : 55,305.24 = 27,526.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,094.96/55,305.24 = 27,526.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,094.96x = 55,305.24 × 27,526.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,094.96x = 1,522,367,431.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,367,431.59/40,094.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,969.05

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