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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,366.34, 55,713.26 and 26,730.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,366.34, 55,713.26 and 26,730.34 is: 36,892.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,366.34 : 55,713.26 = 26,730.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,366.34/55,713.26 = 26,730.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,366.34x = 55,713.26 × 26,730.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,366.34x = 1,489,234,248.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,234,248.66/40,366.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,892.97

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