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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,393.64, 55,723.68 and 26,049.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,393.64, 55,723.68 and 26,049.68 is: 35,935.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,393.64 : 55,723.68 = 26,049.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,393.64/55,723.68 = 26,049.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,393.64x = 55,723.68 × 26,049.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,393.64x = 1,451,584,032.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,584,032.42/40,393.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,935.96

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