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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,459.23, 55,859.67 and 26,125.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,459.23, 55,859.67 and 26,125.47 is: 36,069.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,459.23 : 55,859.67 = 26,125.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,459.23/55,859.67 = 26,125.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,459.23x = 55,859.67 × 26,125.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,459.23x = 1,459,360,132.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,360,132.79/40,459.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,069.89

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