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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,248.12, 60,293.64 and 26,355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,248.12, 60,293.64 and 26,355 is: 39,481.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,248.12 : 60,293.64 = 26,355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,248.12/60,293.64 = 26,355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,248.12x = 60,293.64 × 26,355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,248.12x = 1,589,038,882.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,038,882.20/40,248.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,481.07

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