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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,252.12, 60,299.64 and 26,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,252.12, 60,299.64 and 26,359 is: 39,487.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,252.12 : 60,299.64 = 26,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,252.12/60,299.64 = 26,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,252.12x = 60,299.64 × 26,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,252.12x = 1,589,438,210.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,438,210.76/40,252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,487.07

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