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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,222.62, 60,255.45 and 26,329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,222.62, 60,255.45 and 26,329.50 is: 39,442.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,222.62 : 60,255.45 = 26,329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,222.62/60,255.45 = 26,329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,222.62x = 60,255.45 × 26,329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,222.62x = 1,586,495,870.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,495,870.78/40,222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,442.88

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