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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,436.75, 55,773.02 and 26,089.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,436.75, 55,773.02 and 26,089.29 is: 35,984.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,436.75 : 55,773.02 = 26,089.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,436.75/55,773.02 = 26,089.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,436.75x = 55,773.02 × 26,089.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,436.75x = 1,455,078,558.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,078,558.18/40,436.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,984.06

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