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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,368.33, 55,682.37 and 26,046.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,368.33, 55,682.37 and 26,046.45 is: 35,927.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,368.33 : 55,682.37 = 26,046.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,368.33/55,682.37 = 26,046.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,368.33x = 55,682.37 × 26,046.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,368.33x = 1,450,328,066.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,328,066.09/40,368.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,927.37

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