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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,467.76, 55,817.58 and 26,853.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,467.76, 55,817.58 and 26,853.28 is: 37,038.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,467.76 : 55,817.58 = 26,853.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,467.76/55,817.58 = 26,853.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,467.76x = 55,817.58 × 26,853.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,467.76x = 1,498,885,104.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,885,104.66/40,467.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,038.99

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