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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,544.68, 60,707.62 and 26,469.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,544.68, 60,707.62 and 26,469.84 is: 39,633.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,544.68 : 60,707.62 = 26,469.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,544.68/60,707.62 = 26,469.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,544.68x = 60,707.62 × 26,469.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,544.68x = 1,606,920,988.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,920,988.18/40,544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,633.34

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