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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,622.72, 60,934.08 and 26,768.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,622.72, 60,934.08 and 26,768.48 is: 40,152.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,622.72 : 60,934.08 = 26,768.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,622.72/60,934.08 = 26,768.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,622.72x = 60,934.08 × 26,768.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,622.72x = 1,631,112,701.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,112,701.80/40,622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,152.72

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