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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,366.84, 55,713.95 and 26,730.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,366.84, 55,713.95 and 26,730.85 is: 36,893.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,366.84 : 55,713.95 = 26,730.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,366.84/55,713.95 = 26,730.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,366.84x = 55,713.95 × 26,730.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,366.84x = 1,489,280,828.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,280,828.13/40,366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,893.67

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