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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,385.64, 55,712.64 and 26,041.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,385.64, 55,712.64 and 26,041.68 is: 35,924.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,385.64 : 55,712.64 = 26,041.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,385.64/55,712.64 = 26,041.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,385.64x = 55,712.64 × 26,041.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,385.64x = 1,450,850,742.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,850,742.84/40,385.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,924.92

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