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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,151.94, 55,418.88 and 26,723.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,151.94, 55,418.88 and 26,723.76 is: 36,884.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,151.94 : 55,418.88 = 26,723.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,151.94/55,418.88 = 26,723.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,151.94x = 55,418.88 × 26,723.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,151.94x = 1,481,000,848.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,000,848.59/40,151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,884.91

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