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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,588.94, 55,961.51 and 26,224.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,588.94, 55,961.51 and 26,224.45 is: 36,156.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,588.94 : 55,961.51 = 26,224.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,588.94/55,961.51 = 26,224.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,588.94x = 55,961.51 × 26,224.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,588.94x = 1,467,559,549.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,559,549.89/40,588.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,156.63

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