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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,287.69, 55,579.11 and 26,845.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,287.69, 55,579.11 and 26,845.85 is: 37,035.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,287.69 : 55,579.11 = 26,845.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,287.69/55,579.11 = 26,845.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,287.69x = 55,579.11 × 26,845.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,287.69x = 1,492,068,172.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,068,172.30/40,287.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,035.34

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