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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,214.55, 60,245.68 and 26,847.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,214.55, 60,245.68 and 26,847.24 is: 40,220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,214.55 : 60,245.68 = 26,847.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,214.55/60,245.68 = 26,847.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,214.55x = 60,245.68 × 26,847.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,214.55x = 1,617,430,229.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,430,229.92/40,214.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,220.03

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