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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,320.59, 55,667.39 and 26,005.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,320.59, 55,667.39 and 26,005.05 is: 35,903.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,320.59 : 55,667.39 = 26,005.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,320.59/55,667.39 = 26,005.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,320.59x = 55,667.39 × 26,005.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,320.59x = 1,447,633,130.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,633,130.29/40,320.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,903.08

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