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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,396.20, 55,753.56 and 26,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,396.20, 55,753.56 and 26,052 is: 35,956.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,396.20 : 55,753.56 = 26,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,396.20/55,753.56 = 26,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,396.20x = 55,753.56 × 26,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,396.20x = 1,452,491,745.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,491,745.12/40,396.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,956.15

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