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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,251.44, 55,557.96 and 26,103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,251.44, 55,557.96 and 26,103.44 is: 36,029.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,251.44 : 55,557.96 = 26,103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,251.44/55,557.96 = 26,103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,251.44x = 55,557.96 × 26,103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,251.44x = 1,450,253,875.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,253,875.38/40,251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,029.86

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