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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,281.85, 55,604.46 and 26,848.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,281.85, 55,604.46 and 26,848.21 is: 37,060.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,281.85 : 55,604.46 = 26,848.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,281.85/55,604.46 = 26,848.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,281.85x = 55,604.46 × 26,848.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,281.85x = 1,492,879,940.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,879,940.99/40,281.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,060.86

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