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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,261.24, 55,586.82 and 26,154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,261.24, 55,586.82 and 26,154.28 is: 36,110.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,261.24 : 55,586.82 = 26,154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,261.24/55,586.82 = 26,154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,261.24x = 55,586.82 × 26,154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,261.24x = 1,453,833,254.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,833,254.59/40,261.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,110.00

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