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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,577.21, 60,865.80 and 26,625.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,577.21, 60,865.80 and 26,625.51 is: 39,938.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,577.21 : 60,865.80 = 26,625.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,577.21/60,865.80 = 26,625.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,577.21x = 60,865.80 × 26,625.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,577.21x = 1,620,582,966.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,582,966.56/40,577.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,938.26

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